Overview
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.
Red Island Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Red Island Marathon 2027 race day
The next Red Island Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 7 March 2027 with a 7:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 150 m of climbing on a rolling with moderate climbs layout.
Red Island Marathon course route
The Red Island Marathon is a rolling urban road course with moderate climbs. Starts and finishes in Warwick on a Narragansett Bay area loop. The course tours Warwick neighborhoods and Narragansett Bay shoreline roads. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs.
Red Island Marathon elevation profile
The Red Island Marathon course is rolling with moderate climbs 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.
Entry requirements
Red Island Marathon is typically held in March. Registration opens through https://rhoderaces.com/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Red Island Marathon elevation profile?
- The Red Island Marathon has 150 metres of total climbing and 140 metres of descent over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). The course is rolling with moderate climbs, with 10 metres of net climb from start to finish.
- How long is the Red Island Marathon?
- The Red Island Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. The Red Island Marathon is a urban road through Warwick.
- What time does the Red Island Marathon start?
- The 2027 Red Island Marathon starts at 7:00 am local time on Sunday, 7 March 2027. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications on rhoderaces.com/ confirm any last-minute schedule changes.
- Where does the Red Island Marathon start and finish?
- Starts and finishes in Warwick on a Narragansett Bay area loop. Updated course maps are published at https://rhoderaces.com/ each year.
- When is the Red Island Marathon and how do I register?
- Red Island Marathon is typically held in March. Registration opens through https://rhoderaces.com/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
- Is the Red Island Marathon course flat?
- The course includes rolling with moderate climbs. Study the official course profile at https://rhoderaces.com/ before setting pace targets.
- What landmarks does the Red Island Marathon pass?
- The loop tours Warwick neighborhoods and Narragansett Bay shoreline roads.
- What weather should runners expect at Red Island Marathon?
- Cool March mornings in the Narragansett Bay area.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
