2026 Rhode Island Grand Prix

The Rhode Island Grand Prix is an annual road racing series for Rhode Island-based runners and running clubs. Over the course of several races, runners compete as both individuals and teams to win awards and bragging rights at the end of the year. Now featuring two unique competitions – Battle Royale and Points Chase – the series’ mission is multifaceted and focuses on the following: Encouraging and celebrating competitiveness at all agesProviding adult runners with an opportunity to compete as a teamSupporting the state’s oldest and most iconic road racesConnecting the many different members of the Rhode Island running community New Format Beginning in 2026, the Rhode Island Grand Prix will include two unique competitions which individuals and teams can participate in simultaneously: Battle Royale - traditional competition-based track where teams and individuals compete head-to-head for podium spots and bragging rights Points Chase - new participation-based track where teams challenge themselves to reach Bronze, Silver, or Gold tier status (see retroactive calculation of 2025 RIGP team point totals to understand how the Points Chase challenge will work) 2026 Schedule #1 - March 22nd - Aquidneck 10k - Middletown #2 - April 19th - Clamdigger 5 Mile Road Race - Westerly #3 - May 17th - Blazin' Battle Against Brain Cancer 10k - Greenville #4 - June 13th - Gaspee Days 5k - Cranston #5 - July 4th - Arnold Mills 4 Mile Road Race - Cumberland #6 - August 9th - Bobby Doyle Summer Classic 5 Mile Run - Narragansett #7 - October 11th - Amica Newport Half Marathon - Newport Overview of Rules Registration procedures: You have to register for the series itself in addition to the individual races you want to compete atUpon registering for the series, individuals and teams are automatically entered in their corresponding Battle Royale and Points Chase categoriesTeams: Captains register for the series first and create a team which others can then joinTeams do not need to register at the individual races Eligibility requirements: Individuals must be Rhode Island-based or part of a Rhode Island-based running clubTeams must be comprised of members from a Rhode Island-based running club Battle Royale: Points are earned based on performance relative to othersThere is a single mixed, age-graded team category and the following five individual categories: Open femaleOpen maleMasters femaleMasters maleOpen non-binary Individuals must compete in four races and teams must compete in five racesTeams need at least 4 people to score at each race except for the half marathon where the minimum is 3 Points Chase: Points are earned based solely on participation and performanceThere is a single mixed, age-graded team categoryTeams challenge themselves to reach the following tiers: Bronze (5,000 points)Silver (10,000 points)Gold (25,000 points) Golden Anchor: Awarded to runners who compete at all seven races More Information For more information regarding format, eligibility, scoring, and awards, please visit the Rhode Island Grand Prix main website.