2026 Block Island Half Marathon
Town of New Shoreham · Block Island, Rhode Island · Sunday, October 11, 2026
The 2026 Block Island Half Marathon is a half marathon and running event held on Sunday, October 11, 2026. It is located at Corn Neck Road in Block Island, Rhode Island, hosted by Town of New Shoreham.
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Location
- Corn Neck Road
Block Island, Rhode Island
02807
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links
- active.com
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