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  • Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Bristol
  • Event weekend starts
  • Past event

Independence Rhode Race (Bristol) Half Marathon

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.

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Decision summary

Independence Rhode Race (Bristol) Half Marathon at a glance

Typical conditions
70/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
36 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Independence Rhode Race (Bristol) Half Marathon route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Independence Rhode Race (Bristol) Half Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Independence Rhode Race (Bristol) Half Marathon?

The Independence Rhode Race (Bristol) Half Marathon is described as gently rolling.

Where does the Independence Rhode Race (Bristol) Half Marathon route go?

The Independence Rhode Race (Bristol) Half Marathon route starts at Race start 6:30 AM EDT at Independence Park, Thames St, Bristol, RI and finishes at Independence Park, Bristol (along Bristol Harbor / Narragansett Bay). Underfoot, expect mostly paved roads; parts of the course are unpaved with some shell paths along the waterfront. It passes Independence Park, Thames Street / historic downtown Bristol, Town Common, America's Cup Hall of Fame / Herreshoff Marine Museum and Fourth of July parade route. Official Post Race Party at Pivotal Brewing, 500 Wood St, Bristol (at Mile 3 of the course).

What should runners know on race day for the Independence Rhode Race (Bristol) Half Marathon?

Participants showing their bib receive one free beer on race day.

Race character

Scenery

  • Coastal
  • Historic
  • Island
  • Forest
  • Waterfront
  • City

Atmosphere

  • Festival
  • Community
  • Scenic Tour

Terrain

  • Road
  • Mixed
Elevation character
Gently Rolling
Technicality
Moderate

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
Both the half marathon and 2 person relay were full for 2026 with waiting lists available

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Sold out
Yes
Qualification status
Not a Boston qualifier; standard open Registration half marathon

Race day logistics

Expo / packet pickup
Packet pickup Thursday June 25 (5-7 PM) at Rhode Runner, Providence; Friday June 26 (3-7 PM) at Bristol Recreation Center; race morning 5:00-6:15 AM
Medal
Race-specific finisher medals handed out at the finish line
Finisher tee
Gender and race-specific tech t-shirts included in registration

Access and course status

Start
Race start 6:30 AM EDT at Independence Park, Thames St, Bristol, RI
Finish
Independence Park, Bristol (along Bristol Harbor / Narragansett Bay)

Course facts

Surface
Mostly paved roads; parts of the course are unpaved with some shell paths along the waterfront
Landmarks
Independence Park, Thames Street / historic downtown Bristol, Town Common, America's Cup Hall of Fame / Herreshoff Marine Museum, Fourth of July parade route, Roger Williams University, Roger Williams University coastal pedestrian path, Mt. Hope Bridge, Narragansett Bay
Notable features
  • Official Post Race Party at Pivotal Brewing, 500 Wood St, Bristol (at Mile 3 of the course)
  • participants showing their bib receive one free beer on race day

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 16°CTypical temperature
  • 20 kphTypical wind
  • 2 mmTypical rainfall
  • 70Favourability /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.

How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

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