BLACK GOOSE
The Black Goose Running Festival offers a fast, flat course with a growing field and a strong draw.
Race Date
Sep 6, 2026
Location
north kingstown, MA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, September 6, 2026
- Location
- north kingstown, Massachusetts
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 1,413
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
Held annually in Seekonk, Massachusetts, the Black Goose Running Festival has grown into a beloved event, now in its 11th edition. This race is known for its exceptionally flat and fast certified course, making it a prime destination for runners aiming for personal bests.
Attracting participants from approximately 21 states, the festival typically sees around 149 finishers, with a trend of steady growth. The course is a straightforward loop, designed for speed and efficiency, with minimal elevation change.
While the repeat-runner loyalty is modest at about 7%, the event continues to draw new talent eager to test their mettle on a course that has seen winning times around 72 minutes. The typical race-day weather is pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 63-75°F, making for comfortable racing conditions.
Race-provided description
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Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Start Time
4:00 PM
Start Location
north kingstown, MA
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Course Map
Quality Score
Solid Pick6011 years running
~117 finishers a year
growing or steady
7% returning runners
limited extras
runners from 21 states
winner 1:12:10
typical high 75°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
63°
Afternoon (High)
75°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.2"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
81%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1,413 finishers actually crossed the line across 11 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
1,413
Median time
1:54:57
Latest turnout
149
States
34
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
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Frequently asked
When is the BLACK GOOSE?
The BLACK GOOSE is held on Sunday, September 6, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM.
Where does the BLACK GOOSE take place?
It takes place in north kingstown, Massachusetts.
What distances does the BLACK GOOSE offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the BLACK GOOSE course flat and good for a PR?
The BLACK GOOSE is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the BLACK GOOSE?
HalfRuns has finish records for 1,413 runners who have completed the BLACK GOOSE.
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