Rhode Island · Marathon
Marathons in Rhode Island
Rhode Island currently has 2 upcoming marathons with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. They take place in East Providence and Newport.
Another 1 annual marathon is waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 2
- Active listings
- 3
- Cities with races
- 3
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Upcoming marathons in Rhode Island
All 2 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest marathon events 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 marathons happen in Rhode Island
- May
- 1 upcoming race
- October
- 1 upcoming race
Rhode Island cities with the most marathons
- East Providence
- 1 upcoming race
- Newport
- 1 upcoming race
Annual events awaiting their next date
These marathons 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
Marathons in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 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.
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 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.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Marathons in Rhode Island: common questions
- How many marathons are there in Rhode Island?
- RaceRove currently lists 2 upcoming marathons in Rhode Island with a confirmed date, plus 1 annual event whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a marathon?
- A marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometres).
- What is the biggest marathon in Rhode Island?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a marathon listed in Rhode Island is the Newport Marathon, with about 4,500 runners across all of its distances.
Search every marathon in Rhode Island
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