Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Ocean State Rhode Races

Narragansett, RI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2016

MarathonHalf Marathon5K

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Aug 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Ocean State Rhode Races

The course runs along the water and finishes at Narragansett Town Beach, so there is ocean in view for a good stretch of the route. The marathon is certified for Boston qualifying purposes, which signals a course that has been measured and taken seriously. The half marathon is the final leg of a longer series of Rhode Island halfs, so some runners arrive already knowing the organizers.

After finishing, there is a recovery area with post-race stretching provided by a local physical therapy practice. A nearby brewery hosts the post-race gathering, with a complimentary drink included. The finish area has music and a beach setting, so there is reason to stay a while.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

757finishers

1:16:49winner

2:05:47median

4:03:35cutoff

Top 3: Adam Kincaid (1:16:49) · Matt Picchioni (1:20:52) · Eric Lonergan (1:21:01)

26.2 Miles · 2025 results

399finishers

2:30:41winner

4:09:25median

7:12:06cutoff

Top 3: Ross MacAndrew (2:30:41) · Corey Pires (2:39:17) · MICHAEL MOTIA (2:43:17)

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

289finishers

18:07winner

31:29median

1:06:48cutoff

Top 3: Ryan McGlynn (18:07) · Alec Manson (18:07) · David Del Bonis (19:54)

The Ocean State Rhode Races has been held every year since at least 2016. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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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.

Distances & Start Times

26.2 Miles10/25/2026 07:30$100

13.1 Miles10/25/2026 08:00$75

3.1 Miles10/25/2026 08:15$30

13.1 Miles10/25/2026 00:00$50

26.2 Miles10/25/2026 00:00$50

3.1 Miles10/25/2026 00:00$30

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Common Questions About the Ocean State Rhode Races

Will I finish last at the Ocean State Rhode Races?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:05:47, and the last recorded finisher came in around 4:03:35, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Ocean State Rhode Races a good first 13.1 Miles?

With 757 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Ocean State Rhode Races?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:16:49 while the median finisher took 2:05:47. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.