GPS vs USATF-certified Courses – the Evolution of the Running Watch

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 is 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 to Sponsor the Rhode Races Half Marathon Series and the RI Corporate Fit Challenge

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 health care coverage. �We are honored to have […]
2016 Providence Marathon

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. […]
Reduce, reuse, recycle

Part of Rhode Races & Events core mission is to minimize our races impact on the environment. � When we started this company, this was a goal of ours from the onset. �We recognize how much trash and waste is produced at a race and we spent a great deal of time in the off […]
Narragansett Fall Half Marathon
In the past 6 weeks, I have spent 3 of them on our race courses and the other two on my sons’ cross country courses. �On the 6th one – what do I do? Test my own legs with a half marathon! I haven’t raced a half in 2-3 years, I haven’t even run longer […]
What I have learned from Back-of-the-Packers (i.e. I have the greatest job in the world)
DreamFar is a inner city group that trains for road races in hopes to keep kids off the streets and away from drugs. We just returned from upstate NY for a 5k, 10k and half marathon at a casino. �This is always a tough race to execute due to the distance – we work crazy […]