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Ocean State Ultra

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Ocean State Ultra race photo
Ocean State Ultra race photo
Ocean State Ultra race photo
West Greenwich
US
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Race date Aug expected
August 2027
City · Distance
West Greenwich · 100M
Entry fee
$152From the 2026 edition
2027Date August 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Aug 29, 2026 · Entry ~ Aug 17, 2026 · Entry fee $76 · Start 08:00
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Ocean State Ultra — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

It is an ultra race held in Rhode Island, USA.

Whether it's your first ultra or you've been running them for years, it is presented as a race about enduring a full day.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Ocean State Ultra runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Ocean State Ultra — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Ocean State Ultra course map and elevation

The 100M I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
Time limit30 hours
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100-mile division time limit 30 hours

START

145-151 Division Rd, West Greenwich, RI

Start · Google Maps

The events are the 100 Mile, 12 Hour, and 6 Hour.

The start is at 145-151 Division Rd, West Greenwich, RI, at a local time of 8:00 a.m.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Ocean State Ultra race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition
Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

West Greenwich Sand Dunes / Big River Management Area, 145-151 Division Rd, West Greenwich, RI 02817

Start/finish at the sand-dunes area within Big River Management Area.

No public transit;

runners/spectators must use designated parking + shuttle (see shuttle field) — direct parking at the trail entrance is not permitted during event weekend.

Shuttle and parking details stated plainly on official race page (runsignup.com/Race/Info page for this event).

Getting to the finish

Same location as start (10-mile loop course, finish at start/finish area)

Aid station also located at start/finish.

More details

Yes — official shuttle service runs between parking and the race start/finish.

Primary lot: Park & Ride at Hopkins Hill Rd (39-41 Hopkins Hill Rd).

Overflow lot: 92 New London Turnpike.

Runners may be dropped off at the trail entrance but cannot park there during the event.

Stations & transport near the venue

No dedicated transit card system;

this is a car-access rural Rhode Island venue (West Greenwich, near Big River Management Area) with no public transit serving it.

RIPTA buses operate in the state but do not reach this location, so a personal vehicle or rideshare is required.

Cash or card is accepted for any parking.

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Ocean State Ultras is divided into three categories — 100 mile (time limit of 30 hours), 12 hour, and 6 hour —

with all categories run over repeated loops of about 10 miles.

Each loop consists of unpaved road sections, about 1 mile of paved road, and about 7.5 miles of singletrack trail within the Big River Management Area.

Along the course there are 2 staffed aid station and 2 unstaffed water points.

Times are local to West Greenwich. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

Harbor cruise to relax while watching the sunset · $33

View on GetYourGuide

Holiday Inn Express - Coventry S - West Warwick Area, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 3.0km

6.4/10(107)
View on Booking.com

Hotels near the Ocean State Ultra start line in West Greenwich

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Holiday Inn Express - Coventry S - West Warwick Area, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 3.0km

6.4/10(107)
View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

Harbor cruise to relax while watching the sunset · $33

View on GetYourGuide

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Old Town Trolley Bus Ticket

$53

View on Klook

Boston's Flavor-Packed Donut Tour with Guided Tastings

$71

View on Klook

Boston|Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Boston Harbor Seaplane Base

$87

View on Klook

Newport, RI Self-Guided Audio Tour (With language Russian, Spanish)

$17

View on Klook

Newport Luxury Mansions and Waterfront Heritage Tour

$130

View on Klook

Boston Harvard & Quincy Market Full-Day Guided Tour

$134

View on Klook

Korean-Language Guide - MIT Group Tour with a Korean Student

$57

View on Klook

Korean-Language Guide - Harvard Group Tour with a Korean Student

$57

View on Klook

Prestigious Universities: MIT & Harvard Walking Tour

$58

View on Klook

Boston: Freedom Trail Small-Group Historical Walking Tour

$40

View on Klook

Boston American Revolutionary History-Themed Small-Group Walking Tour

$77

View on Klook

Total cost and budget for Ocean State Ultra

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Ocean State Ultra

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

West Greenwich runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Ocean State Ultra

FAQ
When does Ocean State Ultra 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in August 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, August 29, 2026.

How much is the Ocean State Ultra 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $76.

What is the time limit for Ocean State Ultra 2027?

100-mile division time limit 30 hours. (From the 2026 edition)

What distances does Ocean State Ultra 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Ocean State Ultra 2027 start?

The race starts at 08:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Ocean State Ultra 2027 start?

145-151 Division Rd, West Greenwich, RI. (From the 2026 edition)

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