Rhode Island · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Rhode Island

Every upcoming 5K in Rhode Island, all 21 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

21 upcoming 5K races · 13 with finish-time stats

Half Marathons 6Marathons 3
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Rhode Island races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field2,446 finishersRhode Island Family Turkey Trot 5Kin the 5KLongest-running4th year4th Annual Hi-Neighbor 5Kannual tradition

Rhode Island 5K Races by City

Providence 4East Providence 3Pawtucket 3Bristol 2Narragansett 1Harrisville 1Warren 1Coventry 1East Greenwich 1Smithfield 1North Kingstown 1Central Falls 1Greenville 1

5K Races in Rhode Island by Month

November 2026 8

The Next 5K Runs in Rhode Island

21 total
Sun, Oct 25, 2026Ocean State Rhode Races Narragansett, RIMarathonHalf Marathon5KFrom $45Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Winky Providence Monster Dash 5K Providence, RI5K1K5KRegistration closedFrom $34Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026Burrillville Bronco 5k Harrisville, RI5K5KFrom $25Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026St. Mary of the Bay 5k Warren, RI5KFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Pawtuxet River 5k: Run of the Mills Coventry, RI5KFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Helping Hands of EG 5K In Memory of Alyssa Rose McGraw East Greenwich, RI5KFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026East Providence Turkey Trot East Providence, RI10K5KFrom $30Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026"I'd Rather Be Indoors" 5k Bristol, RI5KFrom $35Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026CORE + Giving 2026 Providence, RI5KFrom $50Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Rhode Island Family Turkey Trot 5K Pawtucket, RI5K1K5KFrom $34Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Jingle Jog 5k - St. Jude Children's Hospital Smithfield, RI5KFrom $30Details Sun, Dec 13, 2026Downtown Jingle 5K Pawtucket, RI5K0.25 MilesFrom $52Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Rhode Island

Which Rhode Island cities have the most 5K races?

Providence (4), East Providence (3), Pawtucket (3), Bristol (2) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most 5K races held in Rhode Island?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in Rhode Island, with 8 of the 21, followed by March with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Rhode Island 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 13 5K races in Rhode Island with published results, the typical median finish is around 33:36, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.