Ocean State Rhode Race
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Event overview
The 9th Annual Ocean State Rhode Races take place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Narragansett, Rhode Island at Narragansett Town Beach (77 Boston Neck Rd). Race weekend features a Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k, plus virtual options. The full marathon course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon and Abbott World Marathon Majors qualifier. The Half Marathon serves as the final stop in the five-stop Rhode Race Series.
Distances
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5k
- Virtual Full Marathon
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Virtual 5k
Logistics and race details
All races are chip timed and use starting mats; both gun time and chip time are provided. Live athlete tracking is available via the RaceJoy app. Aid stations are located throughout the courses and will offer water and Nuun; some stations will also provide HoneyStinger energy gels and bananas. Port-a-johns will be available at the start and at locations along the course at approximately 2 mile intervals.
Packet pickup is offered at multiple locations: Friday at Rhode Runner in Providence, Saturday at OrthoRI in Wakefield, and Sunday at Narragansett Town Beach North Lot (times given by the organizer). Registration fees include entry, event T-shirt (sizes guaranteed only before June 1), bib, timing chip, finishers medal for full and half marathon finishers, finish line food and beverage, post-race massage, parking, and free photos. The event has an official 6 hour time limit for completion; an early-starters option is available for marathoners who need additional time. Roads remain open with coned running lanes; dogs, strollers, and bicycles are not permitted on course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.