Rhode Island · Marathon

2026-2027 Marathons 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 marathons · 3 with finish-time stats

5K Races 21Half Marathons 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

Rhode Island Marathons by City

Narragansett 1Newport 1East Providence 1

The Next Marathons in Rhode Island

3 total
Sun, Oct 25, 2026Ocean State Rhode Races Narragansett, RIMarathonHalf Marathon5KFrom $130Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Newport Rhode Races Newport, RIMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $120Details Sun, May 2, 2027Providence Rhode Races East Providence, RIMarathonHalf Marathon5K1KFrom $96Details

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 Marathon in Rhode Island

Which Rhode Island cities have the most marathons?

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.

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.