Which Rhode Island cities have the most half marathons?
Bristol (2), East Providence (2), Narragansett (1), Newport (1) lead the state for Half Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
Rhode Island · Half Marathon
2026-2027 Half Marathons in Rhode Island
Every upcoming Half Marathon in Rhode Island, all 6 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
6 upcoming half marathons · 5 with finish-time stats
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.
Rhode Island Half Marathons by City
The Next Half Marathons in Rhode Island
6 total Sun, Oct 25, 2026Ocean State Rhode Races Narragansett, RIFrom $0Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026Colt State Park Half Marathon Bristol, RIFrom $88Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Newport Rhode Races Newport, RIFrom $85Details Sun, May 2, 2027Providence Rhode Races East Providence, RIFrom $75Details Sun, May 16, 2027Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K East Providence, RIFrom $75Details Sat, Jun 26, 2027Independence Rhode Race Bristol, RIFrom $55Details
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 Half Marathon in Rhode Island
When are most half marathons held in Rhode Island?
May is the busiest month for Half Marathon races in Rhode Island, with 2 of the 6. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Rhode Island Half Marathon races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 5 Half Marathon races in Rhode Island with published results, the typical median finish is around 2:06:29, 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.