5 running, walking, and fun run events in East Providence, Rhode Island
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Sat, May 02, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Saturday, May 3, 2025 - East Providence, Rhode Island
Registration 8-9 am - Kick-off: 9 am
The AIDS Walk for Life was started by AIDS Project Rhode Island in the mid-1980s—part of a wave of grassroots fundraisers held across the country to provide support to those affected by HIV. Today the Run/Walk for Life raises much-needed funds that allow us to continue our mission, to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental, and a collaborative response to people living with, affected by, and at risk for HIV. Thank you for joining us and supporting our mission! Take Charge, Get Tested – know your status, click here to learn how!
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of this event, please contact Frazier Bell at [email protected].
Location: Pierce Field - 201 Mercer St, East Providence, RI 02914
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Sun, May 03, 2026 at 12:00 AMSee full details
Join us in the Creative Capital for this historic marathon, half marathon and 5k. Providence Rhode Races winds through 4 of Rhode Island's famous communities, providing runners with a truly unique RI experience. Enjoy historic neighborhoods, treelined streets, sweeping coastal views, and working waterfronts.
The Marathon will start at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Bold Point Park, East Providence, RI. The Half Marathon will start at 8:00 a.m. from the same location. The RI 250th Anniversary 5k will follow at 8:15 am - all from the same cityside start.
*New for 2026 - The Kids Fun Run is BACK! The Kids' Fun Run will start and finish at the same Bold Point Park location, directly following the 5k start. It is a one-kilometer course, and limited to children under 10. No strollers are allowed. One parent is allowed to run with their child but must also be registered. All children who finish will receive a participation medal.
The marathon course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon Qualifier.
Please Note: Providence Rhode Races 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 weather is severe enough to create an unsafe environment for participants, organizers will cancel the event with no refunds issued.
For more information visit our event website, RhodeRaces.com
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Sun, May 17, 2026 at 7:30 AMSee full details
Preview the Course(s) here!
SAVE THE DATE!
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.
Finisher's Medal for all participants, as well as a free breakfast sandwich and beer! Register today to reserve your spot on the start line with us.
The Rhode Island Half Marathon and the Rhode Island 5k are USATF certified.
Rhode Island Half Marathon USATF Certification number: RI25003JK
Rhode Island 5K USATF Certification number: RI25004JK
CLICK HERE to View the Rhode Island Half Marathon Course via Mapmyrun
CLICK HERE to View the Rhode Island 5K Course via Mapmyrun
Date: Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Start Times: Half Marathon Start Time: 7:30 AM // 5K Start Time: 7:30am
*Races will start together and 5K Runners will turn onto the East Bay Bike Path off of Veteran’s Memorial Parkway
Start Location: Pierce Memorial Stadium, 201 Mercer St, East Providence, RI 02914
Brooks T-shirts for all entrants who register online before race day. Shirts are not guaranteed for entries on race day.
HALF MARATHON PACE GROUPS
The Pacers from the experienced team at Marathon Sports will be leading six groups in the RI Half Marathon. Full details can be found below.
PACE TIMES
We will have pace groups for the following finishing times: 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, and 3:00.
HOW TO JOIN
Sign up is not required to join a Pace Group. Simply meet your Pace Lead on race morning!
FINDING THE PACERS ON RACE DAY
To meet up with the pacers on race day, head to the start line at least 15 minutes before the start of the race. Your Pacer will be holding up signs with the finishing times printed on them. Five to 10 minutes before the start, your Pace Group Lead will give you their final instructions.
ONLINE ENTRY FEES
Online registration will close on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 at 7pm.
Rhode Island Half Marathon
$75 to 12/31/2025
$80 1/1/2026 to 2/28/2026
$85 3/1/2026 to 4/14/2026
$90 4/15/2026 to 5/17/2026
$100 Walk Up Registration Race Weekend
All participants will be chip-timed. The time limit for the half marathon will be 3.5 hours and the field 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.
Rhode Island 5k Run/Walk
$34 to 12/31/2025
$36 1/1/2026 to 2/28/2026
$38 3/1/2026 to 4/14/2026
$40 4/15/2026 to 5/17/2026
$45 Walk Up Registration Race Weekend
No refunds. No pets. If you are running or walking with a stroller, we ask that you start in the back for safety purposes.
PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION
We encourage everyone who is able to pick up their race number before race day to make for a stress-free race morning!
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
Saturday, May 9th, 2026 // 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
Friday, May 15th, 2026 // 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
Saturday, May 16th, 2026 // 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
Race Day Packet Pickup
Race day, Sunday May 17th, 2026. Starting at 6:15am.
Pierce Memorial Stadium, 201 Mercer St, East Providence, RI 02914
PARKING
Parking is available at the stadium parking lots on Mercer Ave and at parking lots located at 450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. Street parking is also allowed on Sunday in East Providence. Please do not park where cones are placed on the course.
PRIZE STRUCTURE
See below for prize structure for the RI Half Marathon & 5K races.
Individual Awards
Overall winners based on gun time. Age group winners based on chip time.
Top 3 Overall, Women/Men/Non-Binary
Winners (Under 19) Men/Women
Winners (age 20-29) Men/Women
Winners (age 30-39) Men/Women
Winners (age 40-49) Men/Women
Winners (age 50-59) Men/Women
Winners (age 60-69) Men/Women
Winners (age 70+) Men/Women
Team Awards
Top Family and Friends Team(Unlimited team entries. Top 3 score).
Entry fee is same as individual fees shown above. Teams must use the online system for team entries. Team awards are based on chip times.
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Sun, Oct 11, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
The Amica Insurance Women's Classic 5K Run & 3K Walk in Support of RMHCNE will be held October 11, 2026. The course is a certified, flat, and fast 5K (3.1 miles) which starts from the Brown University Stadium and goes through the scenic and historic East Side of Providence. The 3K Walk, sponsored by Cardi's Furniture & Mattresses, follows the same course.
Online Registration is available through Thursday, October 8. People may also register in-person from 8:30 am to 11:00 am at packet pick-up on Saturday, October 10 and from 8:00 am to 9:30 am on race day, Sunday, October 11.
Registration Fees and Deadlines for 2026
$20 through April 1
$28 April 1 through September 7
$34 September 8 through October 8
$40 October 9 through October 11 (in person only)
$10 for elementary, high school, and college students
Race Day Schedule:
8:00 am • Race day registration opens
8:45 am • Kids Races (Download the waiver)
9:30 am – 11:30 am • Kids Village (Download the waiver)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm • Health + Wellness Fair
10:00 am • Start of Amica Insurance Women's Classic 5K Run & 3K Walk in Support of RMHCNE
Race Number and Packet Pickup
SHIRTS AND GOODY BAGS to the first 400 participants to pick up their bib numbers.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
8:30 am – 11:00 am
Rhode Runner
657 North Main Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02904
Tel: 401.831.6346
Sunday, October 11, 2026 (Race Day)
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Brown University Stadium
400 Elmgrove Avenue
Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Team Competition + Individual Prizes
Team Competition
Teams must consist of 3 or more women. If more there are than 3 on a team, the top 3 aggregate gun times will count for scoring.
Cash prizes to top 3 teams:
First place: $300
Second place: $200
Third place: $100
Individual awards
Cash prizes to top 5 overall finishers in the 5k:
1st: $300
2nd: $200
3rd: $100
4th: $75
5th: $50
6th–10th: Merchandise/gift certificates
Prizes to the Top 3 Finishers in the 5K Non-Binary Category
Age group prizes for 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60-69, 70–79, 80+ :
1st: $50
2nd–5th: Merchandise/gift certificates
Age group prize for 19 and under:
1st–5th Merchandise/gift certificates
*No double dipping with individual cash prizes.
PLEASE NO DOGS, STROLLERS 3K ONLY
Dogs will not be allowed on the course or in the gates of the track. Because of the large numbers, 5K participants will not be allowed to push strollers during the event. 3K walkers with strollers must start at the back of the starting area.