2026 Block Island Sprint Triathlon

This half marathon will begin and end at the Fred Benson Town Beach Pavilion. The beginning of the race heads north in a flat stretch followed by a gentle uplift to some steeper hills and turns. Runners will see the Great Salt Pond, beach dunes, The North Lighthouse and much more.

At the North Light,turn back and get ready for a challenging loop around the beautiful west side of the island. Lots of hills and turns. Rolling pastures, stone walls, farmhouses and the beautiful blue Atlantic are the backdrop.

The last stretch takes you down Airport Hill and back to the Pavillion.

October on Block Island is stunning!

Event details and schedule

The 7th Annual Block Island Half Marathon

Sunday, October 11th , 2026 Start/Finish Fred Benson Town Beach

12:30 PM-3:30PM

cost: $50 (non refundable)

T-shirts are guaranteed to all pre-race registrants

water stops will be available every 3 miles

Covid restrictions may be in place at Race time. Participants must follow all restrictions in order to participate

This great event is held in remembrance of Island Legend Adrian Mitchell. This is a fun 5k run /walk fundraiser event to assist in the cost of the annual Block Island Ski Trip

Come and enjoy an awesome event on Block Island. This 5K is timed perfectly so you can enjoy the holiday festivities on the island. You can run or walk whichever you choose. The start and finish line are at the Fred Benson Town Beach Pavilion on Corn Neck Rd.

Event details and schedule

The Race starts at 1:30 pm sharp. The start and finish are at Fred Benson Town Beach. Packet/T-shirt pickup starts at 12 noon. T-shirts are guaranteed ONLY to those who pre-register. Day of sign up is available for $50.00. This is a rain or shine event. In the event that the boats are cancelled, the race may be postponed to a later date.