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 […]
How to Stay Safe During a Road Race: A Race Director’s Perspective
As a race director, one of the most important responsibilities we have is keeping runners safe. Months of planning go into every event—working with police departments, coordinating volunteers, mapping courses, and preparing medical plans. But even with all that preparation, safety during a race is a shared responsibility between organizers and runners. Whether you’re running […]
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 […]
How Rhode Races Keeps Runners Safe
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. […]
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.
Fifteen Ways to Spice Up Your Running
Whether you are just starting out, or a seasoned marathoner, every once in a while your running can start to get more like a chore rather than a gift. You start to get in a rut – the same ole routes, the same playlist, the weather is bad, etc – and you start to dread […]
Running Watch Evolution
Running and road racing has evolved so much since my start in 1987, in so different categories. I still have one of the Nike Pegasus shoes that were given to us as members of the URI Track and Field team and I think most modern runners would be shocked to see what a Division 1 […]
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 […]
Tufts Health Plan sponsors Rhode Races Half Marathons
Rhode Races & Events is excited to announce Tufts Health Plan as the Official Presenting Sponsor of the 2018 Rhode Races Half Marathon Series and The Corporate Fit Challenge. Tufts Health Plan is a leading regional not-for-profit health insurer recognized for its commitment to providing innovative, high-quality healthcare coverage. We are honored to have Tufts […]
