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 as beautiful as it is challenging. Whether […]
When most runners think about race day, they’re focused on their training, their race-day outfit, or maybe their fueling strategy. The last thing on their mind? Safety. And that’s exactly how it should be. At Rhode Races & Events, our top priority is making sure you feel secure and supported every step of the way. […]
When you step up to the starting line of the Providence Marathon, you know you’re about to take on all 26.2 miles of the challenge — no more, no less. But how do we make sure the course is accurate, fair, and official? That’s where the process of USATF course certification comes in. As a […]
While our environmental goals last all year long, the Newport race coincides with Earth month so sustainability is at the forefront of ours (and most) people’s minds. As this is our first race of the season, and our largest, it gives us the opportunity to focus on the various initiatives we implemented in our planning. […]
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. […]
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 […]
While our environmental goals last all year long, the Newport race coincides with Earth month so sustainability is at the forefront of ours (and most) people’s minds. As this is our first race of the season, and our largest, it gives us the opportunity to focus on the various initiatives we implemented in our planning. […]
We have been so busy this winter season working on creating a great race season for all of our participants. Most of these updates aren’t very glamorous but we know they are the right things to do – for our participants, our environment and our community at large. To start, if you are not local, […]
November is not only the anniversary of Rhode Races, but also the proverbial end of our racing season. This year we produced a record number of events at 18 total races. We also had a record number of participants (I don’t have this exact number, I just know it was more!) But this means we […]
We typically do a race preview blog in advance of each race, but the Wine Run is a unique event for us – less competitive and more fun! Plus – if you know me at all, I love wine and running like I love peanut butter and jelly. They are all something that is part […]
