Online registration is now CLOSED. Race day registration will open at 6:15am on Sunday, May 17th, at Pierce Stadium in East Providence, RI. If you plan to register on race morning, please arrive ONE HOUR before the race starts at 7:30am. 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. Each Participants Can Enjoy: 🌊 A Brooks technical race t-shirt 🌊 Event-specific Finisher's Medal for all race participants 🌊 Choose from scenic, coastal and USATF-certified half marathon or 5K courses 🌊
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Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K 2026 — East Providence, RI
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 17.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to East Providence, RI.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
