Brightstar Downtown 5K
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Location: Memorial Blvd, Providence, Rhode Island
Race Information
Downtown 5K start time: 10:00 a.m.
Youth races start time: 9:00 a.m.
There will be two youth races for boys and two races for girls for ages 1 to 5 (100 yards) and ages 6 to 10 (1/4 mile).
Chip timing. T-shirts for all entrants. For safety reasons, please follow these safety rules. No pets allowed. Baby strollers are allowed for walkers only. Walkers will line up at the back for the start of the 5k.
Entry Fees Online
Downtown 5K
- $34 to 3/31/2026
- $36 from 4/1/2026 to 7/31/2026
- $38 from 8/1/2026 to 9/12/2026
- 5K race day entry fee: $45
Youth races. Presented by Providence Country Day School.
- $15 to 3/31/2026
- $16 from 4/1/2026 to 7/31/2026
- $17 from 8/1/2026 to 9/12/2026
- Race weekend Saturday and Sunday. Youth race: $20
Online entries close 9/12/2026 at 8:00 p.m. Sorry no refunds.
Registration & Packet Pickup
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
- Friday, September 11th, 2026 // noon to 6:00 p.m. Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
- Saturday, September 12th, 2026 // 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
- Race Day, Sunday, September 13th // 8:30 a.m. Location: Marathon Sports, Providence Place, Level One, 1 Providence Place, Providence, RI
Awards
5K Individual Awards: Top 3 Overall Women/Men/Non-Binary, Age Group winners.
Teams: Family and Friends, Corporate teams. Awards based on chip time.
Overall awards are based on "Gun Time" and Age Group awards based on "Chip Time".
Parking
Parking is available at Providence Place parking lots.