6 running, ultra, walking, and other events in Bristol, Rhode Island
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Bristol
6 events in Bristol-
Thu, Jun 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Run into the sunset. Party into the night! The Summer Nights 5k starts at 7:30 PM. Finish with an epic after-party, under the lights of the Mount Hope Farm barn! Enjoy Narragansett Beer at the finish line with live music, pizza dinner and a closed, ocean-side course.
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Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 12:00 AMSee full details
The Independence Rhode Race will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026. In partnership with the Bristol Fourth of July Committee, the half marathon will follow the beautiful downtown streets of America’s quintessential community when it is decked out in its finest - during the Oldest 4th of July Celebration in America. The course includes incredible historic homes, a town common and the America’s Cup Museum before heading out along the scenic coastline, through Roger Williams University, following the parade route, and finishing along the water at Independence Park.
The Official Post Race Party will be Pivotal Brewing, 500 Wood St, Bristol (Mile 3 of the course). Join us after the race, and show your bib for one free beer on race day only.
For more information visit our event website, RhodeRaces.com
Please Note: The Independence Rhode Race will be happening rain or shine. Because of the logistics of planning for a race of this size, we cannot offer refunds for any reason. In the event that the weather is severe enough to create an unsafe environment for participants, organizers will cancel the event with no refunds issued.
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Fri, Aug 07, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Seaside 6-Hour, 12-Hour & 24-Hour ultra-marathons in The Ocean State. Proudly named one of the "Best Races in America" by Men's Health Magazine. "The Smallest State's Longest Races".
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Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
This is a 5K Run/Walk Event to raise money for Operation Stand Down in Rhode Island, which raises money for struggling and homeless veterans. We also will be raising funds for our core mission to help PTSD veterans and their families.
There is a $5 registration discount for military and first responders. Racers are electronic BiBTag Timed using MyLaps (reg). All participants will receive memorial military-style dog tags.
Children 12 and under are free. Wheelchairs are welcome.
This 5K Run/Walk event is in honor of PFC Zachary M. Martin, USMC, who took his own life due to PTSD.
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Sun, Nov 01, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Rhode Island has a rich history of distance running, and is fortunate to be able to celebrate that history with this beautiful, seaside course along Narragansett Bay & Bristol Harbor. Participants will be rewarded with ocean views and a fast, flat course in the beautiful, patriotic community of Bristol, Rhode Island.