Rhode Island · Marathon

Marathon Races in Rhode Island

Every upcoming Marathon in Rhode Island, all 3 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

3 upcoming Marathon races · 3 with finish-time stats

5K 3210K 5Half Marathon 6
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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 field3,167 finishersNewport Rhode Racesin the Half Marathon

Marathon Races by City

Narragansett 1Newport 1East Providence 1

Soonest Marathon Races in Rhode Island

3 total
Sun, Oct 25, 2026Ocean State Rhode Races Narragansett, RIMarathonHalf Marathon5KFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Newport Rhode Races Newport, RIMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $85Details Sun, May 2, 2027Providence Rhode Races East Providence, RIMarathonHalf Marathon5K1KFrom $20Details

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 Jul 27, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a Marathon in Rhode Island

Which Rhode Island cities have the most Marathon races?

Narragansett (1), Newport (1), East Providence (1) lead the state for Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

How much do Rhode Island Marathon races cost?

Entry fees for Marathon races here run from $19.95 to about $84.95, depending on the event and how early you register.

How early should I register for a Marathon in Rhode Island?

3 of the 3 Marathon races in Rhode Island already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.

Are Rhode Island Marathon races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 3 Marathon races in Rhode Island with published results, the typical median finish is around 4:02:36, 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.