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Running Races in Rhode Island

Every upcoming running race in Rhode Island, all 48 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

48 upcoming races · 27 with finish-time stats

5K 3210K 5Half Marathon 6Marathon 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 field3,167 finishersNewport Rhode Racesin the Half MarathonLongest-running14th year14th Annual Fall Foliage 5K & 10K Run/Walkannual tradition

Races by City in Rhode Island

Bristol 4East Providence 3Pawtucket 4Providence 11West Greenwich 3Westerly 3

Soonest Races in Rhode Island

48 total
Wed, Jul 29, 2026Nick Bottone Mile Charlestown, RI1 Mile500mFreeDetails Sat, Aug 1, 2026Group Run 8/1 West Greenwich, RI10 MilesFreeRegister Sun, Aug 2, 2026Run 4 Kerri 4 Miler Wakefield, RI4 MilesFrom $30Details Sun, Aug 2, 2026ASA Color Run Pawtucket, RI3KFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Brew Run 5k to the Narragansett Brewery Providence, RI5KFrom $45Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Group Run 8/8 West Greenwich, RI10 MilesFreeRegister Sun, Aug 9, 2026Bobby Doyle Summer Classic 5-Miler Narragansett, RI5 Miles2 MilesFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026Group Run 8/15 West Greenwich, RI10 MilesFreeRegister Sat, Sep 12, 2026Zachary M. Martin Memorial Run/Walk 2026 Rhode Island Bristol, RI5KFrom $35Register Sun, Sep 13, 2026Brightstar Downtown 5K Providence, RI5K0.25 MilesFrom $36Details Tue, Sep 15, 2026Charlie Stavros Memorial Beach Run Westerly, RI3 MilesFreeDetails Sat, Sep 19, 2026The East Bay Running Festival Warren, RI10K5K1 Mile400mFrom $25Details

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 Racing in Rhode Island

Which Rhode Island cities have the most races?

Providence (11), Pawtucket (4), Bristol (4), West Greenwich (3) have the most upcoming races in Rhode Island. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.

What race distances can I run in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island has 5K (32), 10K (5), Half Marathon (6), Marathon (3). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Rhode Island?

October is the busiest month for races in Rhode Island, with 15 of the 48, followed by September with 9. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Rhode Island races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 27 races in Rhode Island with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:23, 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.

Are there trail races in Rhode Island?

Yes, 6 races around Rhode Island get you off the pavement: 6 are trail races. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.