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Independence Rhode Race (Bristol Half Marathon & Relay)
Independence Rhode Race (Bristol Half Marathon & Relay) is a half marathon and 2-Person Relay event held in Bristol, Rhode Island. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, June 26, 2027. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- June 26, 2027
- Location
- Bristol, RI
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, June 26, 2027
- Location
- Bristol, Rhode Island
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling, coastal
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- fourthofjulybristolri.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $55 (from independence.rhoderaces.us, checked October 7, 2026)
- Start time
- 6:30 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail; USATF certified
About the Independence Rhode Race (Bristol Half Marathon & Relay)
A scenic half marathon through historic Bristol, passing the town common, Roger Williams University and the coastline, timed with America's oldest Independence Day celebration.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Run in partnership with the Bristol Fourth of July Committee (America's oldest July 4th celebration)
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Independence Rhode Race (Bristol Half Marathon & Relay): common questions
- When is the Independence Rhode Race (Bristol Half Marathon & Relay)?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, June 26, 2027.
- Where is the Independence Rhode Race (Bristol Half Marathon & Relay) held?
- In Bristol, Rhode Island.
- What distances does the Independence Rhode Race (Bristol Half Marathon & Relay) offer?
- Half Marathon and 2-Person Relay.
- How many people run the Independence Rhode Race (Bristol Half Marathon & Relay)?
- About 1,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Independence Rhode Race (Bristol Half Marathon & Relay)?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Independence Rhode Race (Bristol Half Marathon & Relay)?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $55 (from independence.rhoderaces.us, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Independence Rhode Race (Bristol Half Marathon & Relay) start?
- 6:30 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Independence Rhode Race (Bristol Half Marathon & Relay)?
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail; USATF certified.
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