Independence Rhode Race

Independence Rhode Race

Race Date

Jun 27, 2026

Location

Bristol, RI

The Experience

The Independence Rhode Race will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026.  In partnership with the Bristol Fourth of July Committee, the half marathon will follow the beautiful downtown streets of America’s quintessential community when it is decked out in its finest - during the Oldest 4th of July Celebration in America.  The course includes incredible historic homes, a town common and the America’s Cup Museum before heading out along the scenic coastline, through Roger Williams University, following the parade route, and finishing along the water at Independence Park.   The Official Post Race Party will be Pivotal Brewing, 500 Wood St, Bristol (Mile 3 of the course).  Join us after the race, and show your bib for one free beer on race day only.   For more information visit our event website, RhodeRaces.com Please Note: The Independence Rhode Race will be happening rain or shine. Because of the logistics of planning for a race of this size, we cannot offer refunds for any reason. In the event that the weather is severe enough to create an unsafe environment for participants, organizers will cancel the event with no refunds issued.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Start Time

6:30 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

400 Thames St, Bristol, RI, 02809

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.4%

Also Offers

13.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

RI22006RN · Expires 2032

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

View USATF Course Map (PDF)

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:05:07

9:33/mi

Winning Time

1:12:03

5:30/mi

Finishers (2025)

798

States Represented

35 / 50

Gender Split

52% Female48% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:103:15

FASTER 25%

1:50:25

MEDIAN

2:05:07

SLOWER 25%

2:23:26

Average runner age: 35

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

68°

Afternoon (High)

79°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

15 mph

Wind

79%

Humidity

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