Ocean State Rhode Races

Ocean State Rhode Races runs in Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island, on October 25, 2026, with a marathon (26.2 miles) at 7:30 a.m., a half marathon (13.1 miles) at 8 a.m. and a 5K at 8:15 a.m. The marathon course is USATF certified and can be used to qualify for major races such as the Boston Marathon, and the half is part of a five-race Rhode Island half marathon series. A post-race festival is held at Narragansett Town Beach.

A certified fall marathon is exactly the kind of race to circle if you are chasing a Boston qualifier, since the time you run will stand up. The event goes ahead in any weather, with safety procedures for extreme conditions, so pack layers and a plan for both warm and raw coastal mornings. Bring photo ID for packet pickup, park in the free lots nearby, and note that transfers and deferrals are possible under set conditions.