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Providence Rhode Races

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USMay 2, 202742.195km · 21.1km · 5km
John Phelan · CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date in 206 days
May 2, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
East Providence · 42.195km · 21.1km · 5km
Entry fee
$95.95Varies by event and entry period
Status
SoonTBD ~ Sun, May 2, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 8, 2026
Providence Rhode Races race photo
John Phelan · CC BY-SA 3.0
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Providence Rhode Races — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

This is a long-running race in Rhode Island.

The events are full marathon, half marathon, and 5K.

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.

Providence Rhode Races 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.

Race reports: 2
Thor KirleisRan in 2014 · Finish time 4:42
“I was 100% focused on being a guide.”

At the Providence Marathon, Thor guided his visually impaired friend Randy, continually describing the ground and directions. Despite late heat and wind, they balanced running and walking to finish together in 4 hours 42 minutes, helping Randy qualify for Boston.

Read the original on Thor Kirleis
KatieRan in 2012 · Finish time 3:22:38
“I just kept moving forward, and slowing down.”

At the Providence Marathon, the runner tackled hills and high humidity before a burning sensation in the legs slowed progress late in the race. With family support, the runner finished in 3 hours 22 minutes 38 seconds, improving personal best by 4 minutes.

Read the original on Experimental Running

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

Full recap

Rhode Races & Events · Full recap

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Providence Rhode Races — 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.

Marathon

Entry cost $95.95

until Oct 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $74.95

until Oct 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $24.95

until Oct 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Kids Fun Run

Entry cost $10

until May 2, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Providence Rhode Races course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
START · FINISH

555 Waterfront Dr, East Providence, RI

Start · Google Maps

Events include Marathon·Half Marathon·5k·Kids Fun Run.

The race starts at 555 Waterfront Dr, East Providence, RI, at 7:30 a.m. local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 14°C (57°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Providence Rhode Races race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

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

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

RIPTA bus Route 60 stop on Veterans Memorial Parkway (~0.5 mi from venue); nearest train station is Providence Station (Amtrak/MBTA Commuter Rail), ~2 miles away

Start/finish is at Bold Point Park, East Providence, RI.

RIPTA Route 60 serves a stop roughly 0.5 miles from the park;

Providence Station is about 2 miles away with RIPTA bus connections.

No rail/subway station directly at the venue;

RIPTA local bus plus the event's own shuttle are the main options.

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Bold Point Park

Finish is at the same Bold Point Park location as the start.

More details

Event operates continuous shuttles 5am-2pm (paused 7:00-8:30am during the race start) connecting parking areas to Bold Point Park.

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026
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.

The marathon starts at 7:30 a.m., half marathon at 8:00 a.m., and the 5K at 8:15 a.m., in sequence from Bold Point Park in East Providence.

The marathon course is a USATF-certified course and is known as a Boston Marathon Qualifier (BQ) race.

This course takes runners along the Providence River estuary and Narragansett Bay, with views of the Providence skyline,

and through several Rhode Island communities, including Providence, known as the “Creative Capital.”

Times are local to East Providence. 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.

Hotels near the Providence Rhode Races start line in East Providence

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

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

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Swipe sideways to see more hotels.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

34 experiences

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 - MIT Private Tour with a Korean Student

$316

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
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing East Providence with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in East Providence.

Total cost and budget for Providence Rhode Races

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · YesimFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about Providence Rhode Races

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

East Providence runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Providence Rhode Races

FAQ
When does Providence Rhode Races 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, May 2, 2027 in East Providence, RI, United States.

How much is the Providence Rhode Races 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $95.95.

What distances does Providence Rhode Races 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 5K.

What time does Providence Rhode Races 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:30.

Where does Providence Rhode Races 2027 start?

555 Waterfront Dr, East Providence, RI.

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