Colt State Park Half Marathon
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Colt State Park Half Marathon : November 2, 2025
The event is a 13.1 miles road race held at Colt State Park in Bristol, Rhode Island. The race runs on a two-loop, coastal course along Narragansett Bay and Bristol Harbor and is listed as part of the 2025 Rhode Island Grand Prix. The race has a strict field limit of 400 runners and a course cutoff of 3.5 hours. Packet pickup is available on race morning near race parking and the start/finish area; pre-registered minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who signs a waiver at packet pickup. An after-party takes place at Vigilant Brewing in Bristol.
Course, aid, and awards
The course begins near the Colt State Park headquarters, descends Surprise Hill, follows park walking paths and the seawall, uses the East Bay Bike Path, and reaches Independence Park in downtown Bristol before returning to the park for a second loop. There are three aid station locations that are visited twice (six stops total): Stone Bridge (water only), Harborview Avenue (water, Gatorade, energy gel), and Poppasquash Road (water only). Awards go to the top three overall men and women and the top three in each age division: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+. All finishers within the course cutoff receive a finisher’s medallion. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.