• 10 Mile
  • 16.1 km
  • Narragansett
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Blessing of the Fleet 10-Mile Road Race 10 Mile

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Blessing of the Fleet 10-Mile Road Race 10 Mile at a glance

Typical conditions
40/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
40 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Blessing of the Fleet 10-Mile Road Race 10 Mile has known course details for its 10 mile race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
16.1 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
Coastal, Waterfront, Island, Historic, City

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Blessing of the Fleet 10-Mile Road Race route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the Blessing of the Fleet 10-Mile Road Race?

The Blessing of the Fleet 10-Mile Road Race is described as rolling.

Where does the Blessing of the Fleet 10-Mile Road Race route go?

The Blessing of the Fleet 10-Mile Road Race route starts at Narragansett Pier Middle School, 235 S. Pier Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882 and finishes at The Towers in Narragansett Pier, next to the Atlantic Ocean and Veterans Memorial Park. Underfoot, expect road (paved). It passes Narragansett Pier Middle School, Old Point Judith Road, The Towers, Narragansett Pier and Atlantic Ocean. Course records: Male 49:28 (Benjamin Drezek, 2022).

What should runners know on race day for the Blessing of the Fleet 10-Mile Road Race?

Packet pickup at Wakefield Running (Wed July 15 & 22, 4-7 PM), Narragansett Pier School (Sat July 18, 8 AM-12 noon), and race day from 3 PM until race start. Shuttle service available from Town Beach parking; parking at the High School, Pier School, and Town Beach. Held rain or shine. Strollers (jog/walking strollers) are not allowed.

Race character

Scenery

  • Coastal
  • Waterfront
  • Island
  • Historic
  • City

Atmosphere

  • Community
  • Charity
  • Festival

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Rolling
Technicality
Non Technical

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Men's course record
49:28 (Benjamin Drezek)
Women's course record
57:14 (Kenzie Doyle)
Field size
Capped at 4,000 participants; the 2026 edition sold out with 4,000 runners/walkers registered and no waitlist.
Field cap
4,000

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Sold out
Yes
Qualification status
Open registration with no qualifying time required; not a Boston qualifier (non Standard 10 Mile distance).

Race day logistics

Bag drop
Packet pickup at Wakefield Running (Wed July 15 & 22, 4-7 PM), Narragansett Pier School (Sat July 18, 8 AM-12 noon), and race day from 3 PM until race start.
Finisher tee
Registrants receive an official Blessing of the Fleet race shirt at check-in; correct size not guaranteed and t-shirts limited to the first 3,000 registrations.
On-course music
Shuttle service available from Town Beach parking; parking at the High School, Pier School, and Town Beach.

Access and course status

Start
Narragansett Pier Middle School, 235 S. Pier Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882
Finish
The Towers in Narragansett Pier, next to the Atlantic Ocean and Veterans Memorial Park

Course facts

Course type
Point To Point
Surface
Road (paved)
Landmarks
Narragansett Pier Middle School, Old Point Judith Road, The Towers, Narragansett Pier, Atlantic Ocean, Veterans Memorial Park
Notable features
  • A charity race run by the Narragansett Lions Club
  • held rain or shine. Strollers (jog/walking strollers) are not allowed. As a charity event there are no refunds. The race regularly sells out at its 4,000 cap
  • Walkers start at 5:00 PM EDT and runners at 6:00 PM EDT. Course records: Male 49:28 (Benjamin Drezek, 2022)
  • Female 57:14 (Kenzie Doyle, 2023). Awards for top ten male/female and age-group winners (19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
  • Finishes oceanside by The Towers in the Narragansett Pier district
  • on-course port-a-johns at Old Point Judith Rd at Kinney Avenue plus facilities at start and finish

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 23°CTypical temperature
  • 19 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 40Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.