Overall Rating
Overall Rating (3 Reviews)
3.3
(3 Ratings)  (3 Reviews)
DIFFICULTY
2.3
SCENERY
3.3
PRODUCTION
3.3
SWAG
3
The Rhode Island Half Marathon and 5K is a mostly flat course. The course is certified by Charles Breagy and the certification number is USATF Certified course# RI1406RN Choose from either the half marathon or 5K, which offer some of the best views in Rhode Island, including scenic views of … MORE
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Recent reviews

    2pugdogmom FIRST-TIMER '24

    Course is good with nice views of the water along much of the route. After the first few miles the course is mostly flat, making it a good race to … MORE

    Course is good with nice views of the water along much of the route. After the first few miles the course is mostly flat, making it a good race to try for a PR or great time. Race production and communication was done well. Good after event atmosphere and snacks.

    DIFFICULTY
    2
    PRODUCTION
    4
    SCENERY
    3
    SWAG
    3

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    Communications up to race day were clear and sufficient. Bathrooms were a HUGE miss, barely any available with huge lines up to the minute the race started. There was a … MORE

    Communications up to race day were clear and sufficient. Bathrooms were a HUGE miss, barely any available with huge lines up to the minute the race started. There was a decent line at the Port-a-Potty at the first aid station even. Staging area also was not separated from spectators, causing some confusion in terms of who was running and who was spectating.

    Aid stations were great, plentiful and well stocked and manned. Course a bit hilly but not that hard overall. Very nice scenery, especially the views of the bay. Pacers seemed a bit all over the place but not sure organizers can do much about that.

    Post race was a letdown to be honest. Wasn’t organized at all. Being handed single donut holes, having tables randomly scattered with bananas and stroopwaffels, and standing in line while the brewery’s payment system wasn’t working just didn’t have the same vibe as other races I’ve done in the area (especially since our free beer ticket wasn’t usable at the race, we felt misguided into thinking we’d get a free one at the race).

    They also sent out race photography, which was a link to a photo dump with no ability to search and a high fee to even download without watermarks. Not great.

    Overall, would recommend if you’re just looking for a casual race to fill out your spring schedule. Hope they upgrade the bathroom situation and post-race next year.

    DIFFICULTY
    3
    PRODUCTION
    2
    SCENERY
    4
    SWAG
    2

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    KenKehoe FIRST-TIMER '24

    Only two issues, not enough bathrooms for pre-race. Only way to get the free beer with your ticket was to go to the brewery which didn’t open for almost 4 … MORE

    Only two issues, not enough bathrooms for pre-race.
    Only way to get the free beer with your ticket was to go to the brewery which didn’t open for almost 4 hours after I was done running. Kind of ridiculous.

    DIFFICULTY
    2
    PRODUCTION
    4
    SCENERY
    3
    SWAG
    4

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