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Providence Rhode Races
Sunday, May 2, 2027 · East Providence, RI
The race in 60 seconds
It is one of 4 races on the Rhode Island calendar that May. The Marathon is rare in Rhode Island: only three races on the calendar offer it. At $10, entry sits below the $35 median for a US marathon.
What race day usually feels like
Based on the last three years, race week in May typically sees lows near 49°F and highs around 63°F: classic PR weather if the wind behaves. Weather normals computed from East Providence-area conditions for race week, not the nearest big city.
How the field ran it in 2026
Real chip times from the 2026 official results, not estimates. Use the median as your reality check: half the field finished slower than it.
| 2026 Marathon · 568 finishers | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 2:24:01 | 5:30 /mi |
| Top 25% | 3:32:29 | 8:07 /mi |
| Median finisher | 3:57:39 | 9:04 /mi |
| 75th percentile | 4:29:24 | 10:17 /mi |
| Final finisher | 6:57:35 | 15:56 /mi |
| 2026 Half Marathon · 962 finishers | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1:09:33 | 5:19 /mi |
| Top 25% | 1:50:40 | 8:27 /mi |
| Median finisher | 2:05:08 | 9:33 /mi |
| 75th percentile | 2:21:58 | 10:50 /mi |
| Final finisher | 3:50:42 | 17:37 /mi |
| 2026 Virtual Half Marathon · 16 finishers | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1:40:00 | 7:38 /mi |
| Top 25% | 2:06:28 | 9:39 /mi |
| Median finisher | 2:40:22 | 12:15 /mi |
| 75th percentile | 3:10:31 | 14:33 /mi |
| Final finisher | 3:26:17 | 15:45 /mi |
Official 2026 results via RunSignUp, 1546 finishers across 3 events.
Common questions
When is Providence Rhode Races?
Providence Rhode Races is scheduled for Sunday, May 2, 2027.
Where is Providence Rhode Races held?
Providence Rhode Races is held in East Providence, Rhode Island.
What distances does Providence Rhode Races offer?
The listed distances are Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, 1K.
How much does Providence Rhode Races cost?
Entry is listed from $10. Check the official race page for the current price, which usually rises closer to race day.
How do I register for Providence Rhode Races?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
More races nearby
- Nov 14, 2026East Providence Turkey TrotEast Providence · 10K, 5K
- May 16, 2027Rhode Island Half Marathon & 5KEast Providence · Half Marathon, 5K
- Jun 6, 2027east bayEAST PROIVIDENCE
- Oct 18, 2026EPFD Freaky 5kRumford · 5K
See every race on the Rhode Island calendar, Rhode Island Half Marathons, Rhode Island 5Ks, or use the Race Finder for maps and filters.
Register for Providence Rhode Races →on RunSignUp · entry from $10
Listing data refreshed nightly from the registration platform. Photos via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). Last template review July 2026. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix it fast.