Course
Half marathon starting on Thames Street in downtown Bristol, running past historic homes, the town common and the America's Cup museum before following the coastline through Roger Williams University and finishing on the water at Independence Park. Mostly sealed, with some unpaved shell paths along the shore. A two-person relay splits the course at the university.
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- ★Race daySat 26 Jun 2027
About
The Independence Rhode Race is a half marathon and two-person relay held in Bristol, Rhode Island around the Fourth of July. The course winds through the historic seaside town, home to the nation's oldest continuous Independence Day celebration.
Save Bristol Independence Rhode Race to your season and RunCalendar reminds you the morning entries open and before they close. Free on iPhone, no account needed.
-
Arnold Mills 4 Mile Road Race
Runs through the historic Arnold Mills village
-
Newport Beer Run
Newport's craft-beer 5K, pints at the finish
-
Blessing of the Fleet Road Race
A coastal RI classic now in its 54th year
-
Anchor Down Ultra
The Smallest State's Longest Race
A confirmed date shows its day; a provisional one shows only its month, because we won't claim a day we don't have. This page is rebuilt every night from the RunCalendar catalogue.