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Independence Rhode Race

Independence Rhode Race

Race Date

Jun 27, 2026

Location

Bristol, RI

Standout75

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

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.4%

Also Offers

13.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

RI22006RN

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

Quality Score

Standout75
Methodology
Heritage18/20

9 years running

Size14/15

~680 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty11/20

11% returning runners

Course & details13/15

USATF certified · 3 timing sources · 8 photos

National draw9/10

runners from 35 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:12:03

Weather0/10

typical high 79°F

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

Historical Finish Times

How 5,413 finishers actually crossed the line across 9 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

5,413

Median time

2:05:07

Latest turnout

798

States

49

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:10p50 median ≈ 2:054:00

Turnout by year

20172025

'17'18'19'21'22'23'24'25
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Race Photos

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