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Providence Marathon
Providence Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in East Providence, Rhode Island. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, May 2, 2027. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 2, 2027
- Location
- East Providence, RI
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, May 2, 2027
- Location
- East Providence, Rhode Island
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 5K
- Field size
- About 2,500 runners
- Course
- Flat / coastal
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- rhoderaces.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EDT
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail; 746 ft gain, 746 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Mostly road, some trail
About the Providence Marathon
A spring marathon weekend starting at Bold Point Park in East Providence, winding through historic Rhode Island neighborhoods, tree-lined streets and working waterfronts.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston Marathon qualifier
- Notes
- Largest Rhode Island marathon weekend.
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Providence Marathon: common questions
- When is the Providence Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, May 2, 2027.
- Where is the Providence Marathon held?
- In East Providence, Rhode Island.
- What distances does the Providence Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half and 5K.
- How many people run the Providence Marathon?
- About 2,500 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 Providence Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Providence Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $95.95 (from runsignup.com, checked October 2, 2026).
- What time does the Providence Marathon start?
- 7:30 AM EDT.
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