Independence Rhode Race
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Race Day
66–75°F · Feels warm
Total elevation gain
Moderate rolling hills
Participants
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Good crowd energy
The Lowdown
A half marathon through Bristol, Rhode Island, held on the Saturday before the town's Fourth of July celebration. It starts on Thames Street at Independence Park and follows part of the Fourth of July parade route past historic homes and the Town Common. The course goes by the America's Cup Museum and Roger Williams University, then follows the coastline and a pedestrian path along Narragansett Bay before finishing back at Independence Park. Parts of the course are unpaved, with shell paths along the water. Organized by Rhode Races and Events together with the Bristol Fourth of July Committee, it is R.I. DEM Green-Certified. The 11th edition ran on June 27, 2026.
Questions about the Independence Rhode Race 2027
When is the Independence Rhode Race 2027?
Saturday, June 26, 2027.
Where is the Independence Rhode Race?
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States.
What time does the Independence Rhode Race start?
The race starts at 6:30 AM, local time.
What is the Independence Rhode Race time limit?
3.5 hours.
How do I enter the Independence Rhode Race 2027?
Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration through RunSignup; Race-day registration at Independence Park, 5:00-6:15 AM.
How much does the Independence Rhode Race 2027 cost?
Half Marathon: $55.
When and where is packet pickup for the Independence Rhode Race?
Jun 24, 2027: 5:00-7:00 PM at Rhode Runner, 657 N. Main St. Jun 25, 2027: 3:00-7:00 PM at Bristol Recreation Center, 101 Asylum Rd.
What is the Independence Rhode Race elevation gain?
90 m (295 ft) of total elevation gain. Moderate rolling hills.
What is the Independence Rhode Race course like?
It passes Independence Park, Historic homes and Town Common.
What is the weather like at the Independence Rhode Race?
Race-day temperatures are usually 19–24 °C (66–75 °F). Feels warm.
How many runners does the Independence Rhode Race have?
1,103 participants. Medium-sized race.
Where are the Independence Rhode Race results?
The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
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