Colt State Park Half Marathon
- Date
- November 1, 2026
- Location
- Colt State Park, Bristol, RI
- Distance
- Half Marathon
From the Organizer
Rhode Island has a rich history of distance running, and is fortunate to be able to celebrate that history with this beautiful, seaside course along Narragansett Bay & Bristol Harbor. Participants will be rewarded with ocean views and a fast, flat course in the beautiful, patriotic community of Bristol, Rhode Island.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
58°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tiverton, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bristol, RI
Elevation
113 ft
Nearest Airport
PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Colt State Park Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
146
Days to train
- Race
- Colt State Park Half Marathon
- Date
- November 1, 2026
- Location
- Colt State Park, Bristol, RI
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Colt State Park Half Marathon?
- Colt State Park Half Marathon is a running race held in Bristol, Rhode Island on November 1, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Colt State Park Half Marathon?
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 in Bristol, Rhode Island at Colt State Park, Bristol, RI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Colt State Park Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Colt State Park Half Marathon
Nov 1, 2026