4 running events in Narragansett, Rhode Island

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• RHODE ISLAND STATE POLICE - 5K FOOT PURSUIT [ritroopers.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Apr 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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  • Friday, April 24th: RISP Lincoln Woods Barracks – 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

  1575 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI 02865

  • Saturday, April 25th: RISP...

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  • Friday, April 24th: RISP Lincoln Woods Barracks – 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

  1575 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI 02865

  • Saturday, April 25th: RISP Wickford Barracks – 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

  7875 Post Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852

  • Sunday, April 26th (Race Day): 8:00 A.M. – 9:30 A.M. at the Narragansett Town Beach

  North Beach Pavilion at Narragansett Town Beach: 77 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett, RI 02882

  Team Competition

  Open Teams & Police/Fire/Military/Academy teams

  Prizes awarded to 1st , 2nd, and 3rd place teams

  • Team scores based on combined time of 3 fastest team members.

  • Teams must consist of three or more members.

  TEAMS MUST REGISTER NO LATER THAN APRIL 24TH

  Awards

  $150 cash prize will be awarded to the top male and top female runners

  $200 bonus for male and female course record setters:

  Male – Bronson Venable 14:46 (2024) Female – Rachel Schilkowsky 16:50 (2023)

  Age Divisions: Trooper (12 & under), Trooper 1st Class (13-19), Corporal (20-29),

  Sergeant (30-39), Lieutenant (40-49), Captain (50-59), Veteran (60+)

  AWARDS BASED OFF GUN TIME

  Charitable Donations

  The Trooper’s Association has selected the Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to be the charity for this year’s event.

  5k Run

  77 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett, Rhode Island, 02882, United States
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• Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K/10K [watermanecochallenge.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 7:15 AM

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  Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K/10K

  SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026

  Founded in 2011, the Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K/10K is an annual multisport festival...

  Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K/10K

  SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026

  Founded in 2011, the Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K/10K is an annual multisport festival supporting charities focused on drowning prevention, cancer support, cardiac health, and coastal sustainability. The event features running, swimming, and paddleboard races.

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  Events:

  • 5K Run or Walk

  • 10K Run

  • 400 Meter Kids Swim

  • 1 Mile or 5K Swim

  • 3 Mile or 6 Mile Paddle

  • Eco-Challenger (5K Run + 1 Mile Swim + 3 Mile Paddle)

  • Ultimate Challenger (10K Run, 5K Mile Swim, 6 Mile Paddle)

  Ocean Swim:

  New England's only open-water swim meet dual sanctioned by USA Swimming and U.S. Masters Swimming. This meet offers three race distances, individual and cumulative time relay competitions, a team points competition, and non-wetsuit (awards eligible) and wetsuit (no awards) divisions.

  • Open Water Meet Announcement - click to view

  • Details & sanction requirements

  • Shareable link: https://bit.ly/wec-owmeetannouncement26

  • Coach Attestion Form - click to view

  • Required for all swimmers age 12 & under

  • Individual Event Age Groups:

  • 5K Swim: 11-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

  • 1-Mile Swim: 9-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

  • 400-Meter Swim: 12 & under

  • Relay Age Groups (sum of the 3 swimmers’ ages):

  • 5K swim: 33-51, 52-117, 118-179, 180+

  • 1-mile swim: 27-51, 52-117, 118-179, 180+

  • 400-meter swim: 36 & under

  Key Dates:

  • February - Early Registration Opens

  • April 15 - Early Registration Discount Ends

  • April 16 - Full Price Registration Begins

  Tentative Schedule:

  • 6:30 AM - Parking Lot & 5K/10K Run Check-In Open

  • 7:00 AM - Swim & Paddle Check-In Opens

  • 7:00 AM - Run/Walk Entries Close

  • 7:15 AM - Run/Walk Races Start

  • 8:00 AM - Swim Individual Race Entries Close

  • 8:30 AM - Swim Check-In & Relay Entries Closes

  • 8:40 AM - Mandatory Swimmer Briefing

  • 9:00 AM - Swim Races Start

  • 11:00 AM - Paddle Race Entries Closes

  • 11:30 AM - Paddle Races Start 11:30am

  • 11:45 AM - Swim Awards Ceremony

  • 3:00 PM - Public Event Area Closes

  Parking:

  Regular state beach parking rates apply. Season passes will be honored. Rhode Island resident day parking $7. Non-resident day parking $14. Senior resident $3.50. Senior non-resident $7. Parking rates are set by the State of Rhode Island and subject to change.

  1 Miles 3 Miles 5k 6 Miles 10k 7.1 Miles 14.6 Miles Open Water Run Swim Walk

  Narragansett, Rhode Island, 02882, United States
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• 54th Annual Blessing of the Fleet Road Race/Walk 2025 [narragansettlionsclub.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Fri, Jul 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM

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  The Beer Tent at the 2026 Blessing of the Fleet festival will be strictly 21+ on Friday night. Unfortunately, we will NOT be able to make exceptions to this rule for minors or young children, even if...

  The Beer Tent at the 2026 Blessing of the Fleet festival will be strictly 21+ on Friday night. Unfortunately, we will NOT be able to make exceptions to this rule for minors or young children, even if they are accompanied by an adult.

  10 mile run/walk on a scenic course.

  The town of Narragansett has capped this event at 4000 participants, we cannot take more entrants, so we advise to sign up early.

  If you would like to donate, please go to : https://www.narragansettlionsclub.org/page/70477~769863/Donations

  As this is a charity there are no refunds.

  T-shirts limited to the first 4000 registrations, sizes are first come first served. T-shirt TBA.

  Early bib number pick up:

  July 15th, from 4-7pm at the Wakefield Running Club, 20 Main Street, Ste B, (Belmont Market Plaza) Wakefield, RI

  July 18 from 8am-noon at the Narragansett Pier Middle School, 235 S Pier Rd, Narragansett, RI US 02882

  If not sold out, we will hold race day registration on July 25th at the Pier School Gym, from 3pm until race time. 235 S. Pier Rd, Narragansett, RI. ONLINE ONLY there will be no paper registration!

  10 Miles Run Walk

  Narragansett, Rhode Island, 02882, United States
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• Ocean State Rhode Races [rhoderaces.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Oct 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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  The 10th Annual Ocean State Rhode Races in Narragansett, RI will be held on Sunday October 25, 2026. Race weekend features a Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k Race.

  The Marathon will start at 7:30 am,...

  The 10th Annual Ocean State Rhode Races in Narragansett, RI will be held on Sunday October 25, 2026. Race weekend features a Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k Race.

  The Marathon will start at 7:30 am, the Half Marathon will start at 8:00 AM and the 5k at 8:15 am, all on Sunday

  This boutique Rhode Island marathon will showcase what is great about the Ocean State. Not only does the course feature classic Rhode Island beauty, our post-race festival will include an authentic RI experience at iconic Narragansett Town Beach. For runners and by runners, the event offers direct access to the race directors who promise timely communication and personal touches throughout your race experience. For a mile by mile race preview - check out our blog on our website.

  The marathon course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon and Abbott World Marathon Majors Qualifier.

  RI Senior Games is pleased to announce our affiliation with Rhode Races to offer a 5K road race that qualifies runners for the National Senior Games Association competition in 2027! The Ocean State Rhode Race will feature a team competing for medals in five-year age groups from 50-54, to 90+. At the registration page, "Would you like to join or create a team?", be sure to respond ”YES” and join team RI Senior Games.

  This is also an “Endorsed“ race by the New England 65+ Runners Club. NE 65+ Running Club

  The Ocean State Rhode Races Half is the final stop of the Rhode Race Series, a five stop series of Rhode Island Half Marathons.

  RUN, VOLUNTEER, CHEER

  Please Note: Ocean State 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 the 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

  Get social to stay updated on the latest news and race updates! @RhodeRacesRI #RunRI

  Please visit our YouTube Live with the RDs for more FAQs and race weekend info.

  3.1 Miles 13.1 Miles 26.2 Miles Run

  77 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett, Rhode Island, 02882, United States
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