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2026-2027 Running Races in Rhode Island

Every upcoming running race in Rhode Island, all 27 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

27 upcoming races · 18 with finish-time stats

5K Races 21Half Marathons 6Marathons 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-running4th year4th Annual Hi-Neighbor 5Kannual tradition

Races by City in Rhode Island

Bristol 5East Providence 3Pawtucket 3Providence 4

Rhode Island Races by Month

November 2026

Soonest Races in Rhode Island

27 total
Sun, Oct 25, 2026Ocean State Rhode Races Narragansett, RIMarathonHalf Marathon5KFrom $0Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Winky Providence Monster Dash 5K Providence, RI5K1K5KRegistration closedFrom $34Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026Burrillville Bronco 5k Harrisville, RI5K5KFrom $25Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026Colt State Park Half Marathon Bristol, RIHalf MarathonFrom $88Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026St. Mary of the Bay 5k Warren, RI5KFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Pawtuxet River 5k: Run of the Mills Coventry, RI5KFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Helping Hands of EG 5K In Memory of Alyssa Rose McGraw East Greenwich, RI5KFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026East Providence Turkey Trot East Providence, RI10K5KFrom $30Details Sun, Nov 15, 2026Li'l Rhody Runaround Trail Run Charlestown, RI8 Miles4 MilesFrom $30Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026"I'd Rather Be Indoors" 5k Bristol, RI5KFrom $35Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026NCYMCA's Pie Run Middletown, RI5 Miles3 MilesFrom $35Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026CORE + Giving 2026 Providence, RI5KFrom $50Details

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 Racing in Rhode Island

Which Rhode Island cities have the most races?

Bristol (5), Providence (4), East Providence (3), Pawtucket (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 (21), 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?

November is the busiest month for races in Rhode Island, with 11 of the 27, followed by March with 3. 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 18 races in Rhode Island with published results, the typical median finish is around 45:08, 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, one race around Rhode Island gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.