
From the Organizer
The Bobby Doyle 5-Miler Road Race was created as a living memorial to our brother, father, coach, and friend, Bobby Doyle. Join us on Sunday, August 9th, 2026 in Narragansett, RI, for the 2026 event!
Location: Narragansett Pier Middle School, 235 South Pier Rd, Narragansett, RI
Start Time: 9:00am
Course: 5 Mile course is USATF-certified. All participants are chipped timed.
☘️ USATF-certified 5-Mile course with beautiful, panoramic ocean views
☘️ Added for 2026: 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk (no medal)
☘️ $6,500 total prize purse (Open, 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+, 80+)
☘️ All registered runners will receive a technical t-shirt
☘️ Medals for the first 700 Finishers in the 5-Mile Race
☘️ All pre-registered runners are automatically entered for our Post-Race raffle, including $1,250 in gift cards to Rhode Runner
☘️ Beverages and snacks will be served after the race
☘️ Girls & Boys High School winners earn 1 free pair of shoes (must be current student)
Adults
$32: Before June 15
$34: June 15 to July 14th
$36 July 15 to August 8th
Online registration will close on August 8th @ 8:00 p.m.
$40 Walk up registration fee on race morning.
High School Student Fee
$25 Student race for anyone high school age or younger. This year's graduating class is eligible for this rate.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kingston 1 W, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
38 ft
Nearest Airport
PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
Quonnie Fourth of July 4-Mile Fun Run
11 miles away
Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K/10K
Less than a mile away
54th Annual Blessing of the Fleet Road Race/Walk 2026
Less than a mile away
Nick Bottone Mile
11 miles away
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Bobby Doyle Summer Classic 5-Miler
Aug 9, 2026