11th Annual Providence Rhode Race The Providence Rhode Races will take place on Sunday, May 6th, and will feature a full marathon, half-marathon and 5k. The event is expected to draw approximately 2500 participants from nearly all 50 states and 18 countries and will raise more than $64,000 for local charities. The half marathon uses parts of the East Side, most notably Blackstone Blvd, makes a turn around in Pawtucket and comes back downtown. The full marathon uses much of the East Bay Bike Path, heads out through East Providence, turns around in Barrington at the RI Country Club, and heads back downtown. The race will begin and end on Exchange Terrace, in front of the RI Foundation Building and utilize long stretches of roads in both communities, but it is important to note that road closures are kept to a minimum. Most roads will be open throughout the race, some restrictions may be in place to keep runners safe, but there are alternate routes.

Half Marathon Traffic Impact

Roads will be managed by the Providence and Pawtucket Police Departments and will largely remain open to traffic throughout the day, but delays and temporary stoppages can be expected from 8am–11:30am. Exchange Terrace. Memorial Blvd from Exchange to S. Water, S. Water St. will be closed until 2p. Gano St northbound will be closed until 1pm. If you are traveling on Sunday morning between 8am and 11am, we would suggest you add about 10 mins to your normal transport time.

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4pm Memorial Blvd – 6 am to 2 pm South Water St – 6 am to 2pm Tockwotton St – 6 am to 2pm Benefit St – 6 am to 2pm India St – 6am to 8:30 am Gano St – 6 am to 1pm Everett Ave – 6 am to 9am Wayland Ave – 6 am to 9am Irving Ave – 6 am to 9am Blackstone Blvd - 6 am to 10:30am Hope St – 6 am to 9:30am East Ave – 6 am to 9:30 am Grace St – 6 am to 9:30 am Pleasant St – 6 am to 10 am Alfred Stone Rd – 6am to 10 am President Ave – 6 am to 10 am Loring Ave – 6 am to 10 am Gulf Ave – 6 am to 11am River Rd – 6 am to 11am Pitman St – 6am to 2pm