Bristol Independence Rhode Race - Bristol, Rhode Island - Running

The Bristol Independence Rhode Race is a Running race in Bristol, Rhode Island consisting of a Half Marathon.

The Bristol Independence Rhode Race will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024. In partnership with the Bristol Fourth of July Committee, the half marathon will follow the beautiful downtown streets of America's quintessential community when it is decked out in its finest a" during the Oldest 4th of July Celebration in America. The course includes incredible historic homes, a town common and the America's Cup Museum before heading out along the scenic coastline, through Roger Williams University and finishing along the water at Independence Park.

***New a" a Two Person Relay has been added to this event. Register as a team, with the first leg being 7.5 miles, an exchange at Roger Williams University, and a second leg completing the 5.6 mile distance. All Male, All Female or Co-Ed teams are offered.

The scenic course will start on historic Thames St. in beautiful downtown Bristol. It will lead runners around quaint and patriotic downtown, past festive homes and the America's Cup Museum a" following part of the famous 4th of July parade route. The course heads out, weaving through the historic downtown and red, white and blue roads of the parade route before heading south through beautiful Roger Williams University and their coastal pedestrian path, finishing against the backdrop of the Mt. Hope Bridge and Narragansett Bay, rejoining the parade route and the finish at Independence Park.

Please note a" parts of the course are unpaved. There are some shell paths along the water.

Course limit is 3.5 hrs. There is an early start option if you need more than 3.5 hrs. Please select this during your registration.