Race Spotlight: Race Spotlight: Colt State Park Half Marathon
The Details
Date: Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Distance: Half Marathon
Venue: Colt State Park
Address: Route 114, Bristol, RI 02809
Organizer: True North Running Company
Website: https://coltstateparkhalf.com/
The History
First held in 2013, the Colt State Park Half Marathon is one of the premier half marathons in Rhode Island. It is managed by True North Running Company, an event management company based in Warren, RI. The event has a strict capacity of 600 runners so that they may maintain their minimal impact on the beautiful Rhode Island state park in which the race is held. In addition to being part of the the Rhode Island Grand Prix, the race will also serve as the RRCA Half Marathon RI State Championships!
The Course
The Colt State Park Half Marathon is not only flat and fast, but features beautiful oceanfront views of Narragansett Bay and Bristol Harbor. Beginning and ending near the Colt State Park Headquarters, the course consists of two identical loops that weave through the park’s walking paths and also include the East Bay Bike Path. Total elevation gain is 390 feet with a couple moderate 20 foot climbs scattered throughout the race. The current course records are held by Ross Macandrew (1:09:32 in 2018) and Karoline Skatteboe (1:21:11 in 2017).
The Swag
All finishers will be given a custom finisher’s medallion. Awards will be given to the top 3 men and women overall as well as the top 3 finishers in each of the following age divisions in both the men’s & women’s races: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. The after-party will take place at Vigilant Brewing.