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Providence Marathon
Providence Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in East Providence, Rhode Island. It is usually held in May; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- May
- Location
- East Providence, RI
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- May (date not confirmed)
- Location
- East Providence, Rhode Island
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 5K
- Field size
- About 2,500 runners
- Course
- Flat / coastal
- Registration
- runguides.com
- Official website
- providencemarathon.com
About the Providence Marathon
A spring marathon weekend starting at Bold Point Park in East Providence, winding through historic Rhode Island neighborhoods, tree-lined streets and working waterfronts.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston Marathon qualifier
- Notes
- Largest Rhode Island marathon weekend.
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Providence Marathon: common questions
- When is the Providence Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in May. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Providence Marathon held?
- In East Providence, Rhode Island.
- What distances does the Providence Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half and 5K.
- How many people run the Providence Marathon?
- About 2,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Providence Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runguides.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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