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Running Races in Rhode Island
Rhode Island currently has 40 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Providence, Cumberland, Bristol and Pawtucket have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 24 5Ks, 2 10Ks, 6 half marathons and 2 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
November (10), March (6) and June (5) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 35 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 40
- Active listings
- 75
- Cities with races
- 25
Browse Rhode Island races by distance
Upcoming races in Rhode Island
All 40 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Independence Rhode Race (Bristol Half Marathon & Relay)Bristol, RIHalf Marathon2-Person Relay ~1,000 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in Rhode Island
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Ocean State MarathonNarragansett, RI Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf ~2,500 runners
When races happen in Rhode Island
- January
- 1 upcoming race
- March
- 6 upcoming races
- April
- 2 upcoming races
- May
- 4 upcoming races
- June
- 5 upcoming races
- July
- 4 upcoming races
- August
- 3 upcoming races
- September
- 2 upcoming races
- October
- 2 upcoming races
- November
- 10 upcoming races
- December
- 1 upcoming race
Rhode Island cities with the most races
- Providence
- 5 upcoming races
- Cumberland
- 5 upcoming races
- Bristol
- 4 upcoming races
- Pawtucket
- 4 upcoming races
- Newport
- 4 upcoming races
- East Providence
- 3 upcoming races
- Middletown
- 2 upcoming races
- Cranston
- 2 upcoming races
Running in Rhode Island cities
Browse Rhode Island races by month
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Ocean State MarathonNarragansett, RI Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf ~2,500 runners
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Surftown Half Marathon, Relay & 5KWesterly, RI Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon2-Person Relay5K ~1,500 runners
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Jamestown Bridge 10K (Jamestown Rhode Races)Jamestown, RI Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon ~1,000 runners
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Bobby Doyle Summer Classic 5 Mile RunNarragansett, RI Usually held in August · next date not announced5 Mile ~900 runners
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Narragansett Brew Run 5KProvidence, RI Usually held in August · next date not announced5K ~800 runners
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Fall Foliage 5K & 10K Run/WalkFoster, RI Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5K ~309 runners
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Run for the Pumpkins Trail RunWesterly, RI Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5K1K Kids Run ~150 runners
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Run Newport FLY-K & PR Party with HOKAMiddletown, RI Usually held in July · next date not announced5K ~115 runners
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Anchor Down UltraBristol, RI Usually held in August · next date not announced24 Hours12 Hours6 Hours ~89 runners
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Grills Trail RunWesterly, RI Usually held in October · next date not announced10 Miles10K ~88 runners
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Ocean State UltraWest Greenwich, RI Usually held in August · next date not announced100 Miler ~53 runners
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Amica Insurance Women's Classic 5K Run & 3K Walk in Support of Ronald McDonald House New EnglandProvidence, RI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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Barrington 5K Run FestivalBarrington, RI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile100m
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Brightstar Downtown 5KProvidence, RI Usually held in September · next date not announced5K0.25 Miles
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Cabo Verdeans 5K - Mile Walk - Kids RunPawtucket, RI Usually held in July · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Charlie Stavros Memorial Beach RunWesterly, RI Usually held in September · next date not announced3 Miles
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Fara 5K- Race for Matt and GraceProvidence, RI Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Flutie 5K for Autism: Providence, RIProvidence, RI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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North Kingstown Firefighters Association Blazing Trail 5KNorth Kingstown, RI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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Ocean State XC Invitational - Ocean State 5K Trail RunWarwick, RI Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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The East Bay Running FestivalWarren, RI Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5K400m
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The Wine Run at Sakonnet VineyardLittle Compton, RI Usually held in October · next date not announced3 Miles
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Winky Providence Monster Dash 5KProvidence, RI Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1K
Races in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- 8 min read How to Choose Your First Marathon A practical checklist for choosing a first marathon based on course, weather, cutoff, travel, field size and support.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Running Races in Rhode Island: common questions
- How many races are there in Rhode Island?
- RaceRove currently lists 40 upcoming races in Rhode Island with a confirmed date, plus 35 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which Rhode Island cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Providence (5), Cumberland (5), Bristol (4), Pawtucket (4) and Newport (4).
- When is race season in Rhode Island?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are November (10), March (6) and June (5).
- What is the biggest race in Rhode Island?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Rhode Island is the NCYMCA's Pie Run, with about 13,110 runners across all of its distances.
Search every race in Rhode Island
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