Brightstar Downtown 5K 2026
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RACE INFORMATION
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026. 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). Start location: Memorial Blvd,, Providence, Rhode Island.
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. Thank you.
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
We encourage everyone who is able to pick up their race number before race day to make for a stress-free race morning!
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
Youth races start at 9:00 a.m. 5K starts at 10:00 a.m.
AWARDS
Prize Structure 5K Individual Awards:
Top 3 Overall Women/Men/Non-Binary
Winner Men/Women (age 19 and under) Winner Men/Women (age 20-29) Winner Men/Women (age 30-39) Winner Men/Women (age 40-49) Winner Men/Women (age 50-59) Winner Men/Women (age 60-64) Winner Men/Women (age 65-69) Winner Men/Women (age 70-74) Winner Men/Women (age 65-79) Winner Men/Women (age 80-84) Winner Men/Women (age 85-90) Winner Men/Women (age 90+)
NOTE: Overall awards are based on "Gun Time" and Age Group awards based on "Chip Time"
TEAMS
Family and Friends.(Unlimited team entries. Top 3 times score) Award to winning Team Corporate teams (Unlimited team entries. Top 3 times score) Award to winning Team Note: "Family and Friends" and "Corporate Teams" awards awards are based on chip time.
Entry fee is same as individual fees shown above. Teams must use the online system for team entries.
PARKING
Parking is available at Providence Place parking lots.
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