Ocean State Marathon Course Preview: 26.2 Miles of Rhode Island’s Best Views

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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 […]

Behind the Scenes: How Rhode Races Keeps Runners Safe

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

Get your BQ in PVD

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We often view the Boston Marathon as the BIG brother to the north for our Providence Marathon. While not in the same size or scale, we are close in date and proximity – and that’s ok. 🙂 #marathongoals When the bombs hit in 2013, we were struck especially hard. It hit me personally as it […]

2016 Providence Marathon

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I don’t think words can express how grateful and humbled we are after this weekend’s events.  For those that have been following along – this race has been a challenge. Every year it is a challenge as it is a logistical nightmare running 3000 people through a downtown City using 3 courses and 4 municipalities. […]