
From the Organizer
Ocean State 5K Trail Run
This run is open to all runners of all ages. The course is a beautiful 5k run through the trails along the bay and across the grasslands of Goddard Park. T- shirts available for all entrants.
5K Start Time: 7:30 am
Location: Goddard Park, 1095 St. Ives Rd., Warwick, RI
Start/Finish: Near Golf Course Clubhouse
1/1/26 - 8/31/26: $30
9/1/26 - 9/25/26: $34
9/26/26: $40
Race day registration begins at 7:00 AM. T-shirt not guaranteed for race day registrants.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT ON SEPTEMBER 25th, 2026
Course:
View Course Map Here. Goddard Park, 1095 Ives Road, Warwick, RI 02818. 5K (3.1 miles), Fast flat course.
Start and finish adjacent to the clubhouse for public golf course
Eligibility:
Open to all ages; runners, joggers, and walkers
Directions:
From the North: Rte. 95 S to exit 9 (left-hand exit) onto Rte. 4 S. Immediately exit at Rte. 401/East Greenwich. Right at light onto 401/Division St. One mile curve right onto First Ave. Turn right at light onto Main St. One-half mile at light, turn left onto Old Forge Rd. Old Forge becomes Ives Rd. One mile to park entrance on left.
From the South: Rte. 95 N to exit 8A/Rte. 2 S. At first light, turn left onto Rte. 401 E/Division St. Follow directions above.
Parking:
Ample parking available within the park.
Facilities:
Bathrooms available. No lockers or showers available at race site. Tents/canopies under 300 square feet permitted.
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
71°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Providence T F Green Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
82,871
as of 2023
Elevation
15 ft
Nearest Airport
PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 1 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Ocean State XC Invitational - Ocean State 5K Trail Run
Sep 26, 2026