How Rhode Island’s Terrain Shapes Certified Road Races
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the U.S., but its rolling hills, coastal air, and varied elevation make it a surprisingly rich canvas for road racing. For runners chasing Boston Marathon qualifiers or World Marathon Majors standards, the course itself becomes part of the strategy. Terrain, weather, and course design all matter—but only […]
Half or Full Marathon? What You Shouldn’t Skip
Someone signs up for a half marathon because it “feels doable.” Someone else decides this is the year they’ll tackle the full. The excitement is real. The commitment is admirable. The training plan… sometimes less so. There’s a big difference between finishing a 5K and finishing 13.1 or 26.2 miles… and especially being able to […]
Ocean State Marathon Course Preview
26.2 Miles of Rhode Island’s Best Views There’s no better way to experience coastal Rhode Island than on foot — and the Ocean State Marathon in Narragansett gives you exactly that opportunity. From the sound of the waves at the start line to the scenic backroads and historic landmarks along the way, this course is […]
Go from Green to Zero with Rhode Races
Did you know that all Rhode Races events are Green-Certified by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management? Rhode Races actively contributes to the well-being of the communities it traverses by actively minimizing its neighborhood impact. One of our key objectives is to ensure that the race course is left cleaner than we found it. […]
Running on Gratitude
This time of year, we are wrapping up our race season and we start full scale planning of next year’s races. As we plan forward, we reflect on the past year – we send out surverys, we discuss internally what went right and what we need to change, what vendors are matching our mission and […]
Faces of the Rhode Races
This article celebrates the dedicated runners who make Rhode Races special, highlighting their personal stories, motivations, and the sense of camaraderie they find at our events. Through their experiences, we see how Rhode Races has become more than just a series of races—it’s a journey of community, personal growth, and lasting connections.
Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives
A core part of our mission has been to be good environmental stewards. As we get to race in some of the most beautiful locations Rhode Island has to offer, we want to do our part in minimizing our footprint not just at these locations, but in our greater global use. To that end, we […]
November – A Time of Thanks
November is a time for reflection and thanks for us.? Not only is it the end of our racing season, but we formed the company 5 years ago in November so it is our Anniversary as well!? (You can learn more about us at this link.) We are always so incredibly grateful at the end […]
Ready to Launch
As I have said before – “running” a road race requires the same amount of pre-race prep, as does running the race. We spend our off-season doing the unglamorous work of planning our race strategies, making tweaks to what went wrong last year, and learning to improve and grow for this year. Sound a lot […]
Spring in Newport
April in New England conjures up many images – daffodils blooming, the grass turning greener, nature shaking off its winter coat and unfurling out its limbs. But for those of us who are runners – it means marathon season! Everyone gets into the marathon spirit in New England in April! Many are either ramping up […]
