Next race
Sunday, 2 May 2027
7:00 am start
Distance
42.195 km / 26.2 mi
Urban road
Elevation
Rolling · 150 m gain
150 m climbing
Race profile
The Providence Rhode Races Marathon draws approximately 568 finishers each May on an urban road in Providence, United States. Rhode Races' Providence marathon returns runners to the capital region on a certified Boston-qualifier course. The course tours Providence and East Providence waterfront roads, city neighborhoods, and Narragansett Bay connectors. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Providence Rhode Races Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Approximately 568 finishers
Course & terrain
The Providence Rhode Races Marathon is a rolling urban road course with moderate climbs. Starts and finishes at Bold Point Park in East Providence. The course tours Providence and East Providence waterfront roads, city neighborhoods, and Narragansett Bay connectors. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs.
The Providence Rhode Races Marathon course is rolling over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 150 metres of climbing and 140 metres of descent, with a net climb of 10 metres from start to finish.
Rolling · 150 m gain — approx. 10 m above sea level
↑ 150 m · ↓ 140 m · net +10 m
Registration
Providence Rhode Races Marathon is typically held in May. Registration opens through https://rhoderaces.com/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
Getting there
Providence/Warwick (PVD)
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
11 km / 7 mi
Common questions
Official resources
Last updated 11 October 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
Close to this race
Other races closest to Providence.
The Red Island Marathon draws approximately 49 finishers each March on an urban road in Warwick, United States. Rhode Island's early-spring marathon in Warwick serves local runners on a compact certified loop. The course tours Warwick neighborhoods and Narragansett Bay shoreline roads. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Next race: Saturday, 17 April 2027
The Newport Rhode Races Marathon draws approximately 1,099 finishers each April on a USATF-certified Boston-qualifier course in Newport, Rhode Island. Rhode Races partners with the Newport Daffodil Days Festival for a spring weekend that tours Ocean Drive past Gilded Age mansions, coastal cliffs, and Narragansett Bay vistas. The marathon starts and finishes at Easton's Beach on the third Saturday in April.
Next race: Saturday, 17 April 2027
The Ocean State Rhode Races Marathon draws approximately 398 finishers each October on a scenic coastal road in Narragansett, United States. Rhode Races' fall marathon on the south shore draws hundreds of finishers to Narragansett each October. The course follows Rhode Island south-shore beaches, coastal roads, and Narragansett Bay scenery. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026
The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and the only major requiring qualification for most runners. Starting in Hopkinton and finishing on Boylston Street, the course features the challenging Heartbreak Hill and legendary New England crowd support. It is the pinnacle race for competitive amateur marathoners.
Next race: Monday, 19 April 2027
The Baystate Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier favourite, drawing about 1,700 finishers each October on a fast point-to-point from Lowell to Chelmsford through northeastern Massachusetts. The net-downhill course follows the Merrimack River valley with cool October New England weather. It is one of the fastest autumn marathons in the northeastern United States.
Next race: Sunday, 18 October 2026
The Granite State Marathon draws approximately 63 finishers each November on an urban road in Nashua, United States. Nashua's Granite State Marathon serves southern New Hampshire runners on a certified urban loop. The course tours Nashua neighborhoods, riverfront roads, and southern New Hampshire city streets. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Next race: Saturday, 8 May 2027
Planning guides
Practical guides to help you plan, train for, and run this race.
What flat, rolling, and hilly really mean — and how to read elevation gain, net change, and altitude on a marathon course.
How major marathons allocate places — open entry, lotteries, charity bibs, tour operators, and what to check before you commit to a trip.
How temperature, humidity, wind, and rain affect marathon performance — and how to use typical race-day weather when choosing a start line.
