La Course 5K (Providence) route map
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La Course 5K (Providence) 5K
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.
Modelled energy-cost change 0.6% versus flat · net elevation 0 m
Decision summary
La Course 5K (Providence) 5K at a glance
- Route ascent
- 41 m
- Typical conditions
- 78/100
- Evidence depth
- 32 verified facts
Lower than 47% of comparable mapped races
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the La Course 5K (Providence)?
The La Course 5K (Providence) route has 41 m of ascent, 41 m of descent and an estimated 0.6% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
Where does the La Course 5K (Providence) route go?
The La Course 5K (Providence) route starts at Carousel Village, Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 and finishes at Carousel Village, Roger Williams Park, Providence. Underfoot, expect road. It passes Roger Williams Park, Carousel Village, Roger Williams Park lakes and Roger Williams Park Zoo. the name 'La Course' means 'The Race'.
Race character
Scenery
- Parkland
- Lakeside
- City
- Historic
- Waterfront
- Island
Atmosphere
- Community
- Charity
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Typically 500-1,000 participants expected
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Qualification status
- None
Race day logistics
- Race village
- Yes
- Finisher tee
- Event t-shirt included for all participants
Access and course status
- Start
- Carousel Village, Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
- Finish
- Carousel Village, Roger Williams Park, Providence
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Road
- Landmarks
- Roger Williams Park, Carousel Village, Roger Williams Park lakes, Roger Williams Park Zoo
- Notable features
- French-themed family run hosted by a bilingual French American school
- the name 'La Course' means 'The Race'
- Companion 1-mile kids run/walk for ages up to 12 (entry $20) starting at 10:30 AM, alongside the 9:00 AM 5K for ages 13 and over
- Run through Roger Williams Park, a 435-acre Victorian-era urban park with about 100 acres of lakes, historic carriage roads, a historic carousel, botanical centre and zoo
How hilly is the La Course 5K (Providence) 5K?
- Descent 15%
- Flat 68%
- Climb 16%
- Total ascent
- 41 m
- Net elevation
- +0 m
- GAP factor
- 0.6%
- Longest climb
- 420 m at 2.5%
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 15°CTypical temperature
- 17 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 78Favourability /100
More race details
Is the La Course 5K (Providence) flat?
Its normalised GAP factor is 0.6% slower than a flat course, with about 41 m of total ascent.