Marathons in Rhode Island

Rhode Island is home to 4 marathons in our database in United States, spread across cities including Narragansett, Newport, Providence, and Warwick.

Newport Rhode Races Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 1,099 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events.

Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line.

NewportRhode IslandUnited States

Newport Rhode Races Marathon

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

NarragansettRhode IslandUnited States

Ocean State Rhode Races Marathon

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

ProvidenceRhode IslandUnited States

Providence Rhode Races Marathon

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.

Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027

WarwickRhode IslandUnited States

Red Island Marathon

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

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BostonMassachusettsUnited States· 87 km away

Boston Marathon

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

HartfordConnecticutUnited States· 109 km away

Hartford Marathon

The Hartford Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each October through Connecticut's capital on the Connecticut River. The course passes the State Capitol's gold dome, Bushnell Park, and the riverfront trails on flat New England terrain. October's crisp Connecticut autumn and the USATF-certified fast course make it New England's premier fall marathon.

Next race: Saturday, 9 October 2027

LowellMassachusettsUnited States· 113 km away

Baystate Marathon

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

NashuaNew HampshireUnited States· 128 km away

Granite State Marathon

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

DerryNew HampshireUnited States· 141 km away

Cheap Marathon

Cheap Marathon draws approximately 550 finishers each April on a scenic road in Derry, United States. Millennium Running's flat rail-trail marathon ranks among the nation's top Boston-qualifier percentages with a time-trial start. The flat out-and-back course uses the Windham and Derry Rail Trail for two marathon loops. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Saturday, 3 April 2027

ManchesterNew HampshireUnited States· 153 km away

Manchester City Marathon

The Manchester City Marathon draws approximately 572 finishers each November on an urban road in Manchester, United States. New Hampshire's largest marathon is Millennium Running's Queen City Boston qualifier through the state's biggest city. The course tours Manchester's Millyard, North End, Merrimack River crossings, and Goffstown Rail Trail connectors. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.

Next race: Sunday, 8 November 2026

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