Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K

The Rhode Island Half Marathon and 5K is BACK and set for Sunday, May 17th, 2026. Choose from either the half marathon or 5K, which offer some of the best views in Rhode Island, including scenic views of Narragansett Bay and the iconic Providence skyline along the East Bay Bike Path. Both USATF-certified courses conveniently start and finish at Pierce Memorial Stadium in East Providence, RI. The Rhode Island Half Marathon will be capped at 2,000 participants. Once the field is sold out, a waitlist will be opened in the event more slots become available.   Each Participants Can Enjoy:  🌊 A Brooks technical race t-shirt  🌊 Event-specific Finisher's Medal for all race participants  🌊 Choose from scenic, coastal and USATF-certified half marathon or 5K courses 🌊 A FREE Chair 2 beer (21+) at the Post-Race Party  🌊 A FREE breakfast sandwich at the Post-Race Party  🌊 Live music courtesy of All Over Band at Pierce Stadium  🌊 Free p