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Running Races in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has a growing race calendar with options for all experience levels — from first-timer 5Ks to challenging long-distance events.

56 upcoming races listed

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Newport Rhode Races

Dash through blooming daffodils and along the beautiful Newport seaside in this scenic spring race, a Boston Marathon Qualifier.

  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Festive
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT26.2 MilesNewport, RI
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Clamdigger

Choose your distance on certified, fast, and flat courses, then celebrate with chowder and a free kids' beach run.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT5 MilesWesterly, RI
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

2026 KWAOR President's 5K

Run or walk for a cause at this community-focused 5K, supporting affordable housing and local families in Warwick, RI.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • For a Cause
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT5KWarwick, RI
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

The Izzy K

Run or walk the Izzy K 5K to support The Izzy Foundation's mission for children with cancer and other medical conditions.

  • Fun
  • For a Cause
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT3.1 MilesWarwick, RI
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

RHODE ISLAND STATE POLICE - 5K FOOT PURSUIT
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT5KNarragansett, RI
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

AIDS Run/Walk for Life
Sat, May 2, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT5KEast Providence, RI
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Milt Schumacher Memorial 5K
Sat, May 2, 2026, 10:00 AM EDTNorth Scituate, RI
RUN

Course · Hilly · Timed race

Providence Rhode Races

Experience Rhode Island's coastal beauty and historic charm on a USATF-certified course, perfect for scenic runs and Boston Marathon hopefuls.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
Sun, May 3, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT26.2 MilesEast Providence, RI
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Timed race

Northmen 5k
Sun, May 3, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT5KNorth Smithfield, RI
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Fourth Annual Race for Raymond
Sun, May 3, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT5KHopkinton, RI
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Mixed · Hilly · Timed race

Charlie Holder Sr. Memorial Charity 10K & 5K
Sat, May 9, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT6.2 MilesMiddletown, RI
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

3rd Annual You Got This Walk

Stride along the Narragansett Shore for a meaningful 2-mile walk, supporting the RP4 Foundation in their fight for a cancer-free future.

  • For a Cause
Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT2 MilesNarragansett, RI
EasygoingWALK

Course · Rolling · Family-oriented

It Takes a Village 5K and 1K Fun Run
Fri, May 15, 2026, 6:15 PM EDT3.1 MilesWarwick, RI
EasygoingRUN

Course · Flat · Timed race

Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5K
Sun, May 17, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT13.1 MilesEast Providence, RI
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Family-oriented

The Blazin’ Battle Against Brain Cancer
Sun, May 17, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT6.2 MilesGreenville, RI
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

The John Martins Foundation/RI Burn Foundation 3rd Annual 5k and 1k Race/Walk
Sun, May 17, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT5KWarwick, RI
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Boots on the Ground for Heroes 5K
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT3.3 MilesNewport, RI
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Run Your Axe Off 5k
Sat, May 30, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT3.1 MilesTiverton, RI
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

2026 Unified 5K - Cumberland
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT5KCumberland, RI
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Road · Rolling · Timed race

Gaspee Days 5k Road Race
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT3.1 MilesCranston, RI
EasygoingRUN

Course · Road · Flat · Timed race

Narragansett Summer Nights 5k
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 7:30 PM EDT3.1 MilesBristol, RI
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Independence Rhode Race
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT13.1 MilesBristol, RI
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Arnold Mills Road Race
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT4 MilesCumberland, RI
EasygoingRUN

Course · Road · Rolling · Timed race

The 45th Annual Little Compton Road Race
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT4.8 MilesLittle Compton, RI
EasygoingRUN

Course · Road · Rolling · Timed race

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