Races Half marathon · Bristol, USA
Colt State Park Half Marathon
Colt State Park Half Marathon is a flat half marathon in Bristol, USA, held each November. Two loops of Colt State Park beside Narragansett Bay and Bristol Harbor. The organiser calls it fast and flat, with Surprise Hill the only named rise. Early November in Bristol is cool and often windy by the bay, with temperatures of 3 to 12°C. Flat courses like Bristol's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
November
every year
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
Early November in Bristol is cool and often windy by the bay, with temperatures of 3 to 12°C.
Racing this course well
Two loops of Colt State Park beside Narragansett Bay and Bristol Harbor. The organiser calls it fast and flat, with Surprise Hill the only named rise.
Flat courses like Bristol's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- From $75 early tier, rising to $88 late tier, plus a processing fee (2026 race)
- Places
- 500 runners
Official Colt State Park Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 08:30
- Time limit
- 3.5 hours
The course in numbers
Two laps starting near the park headquarters, passing Surprise Hill, Mill Gut, the East Bike Path, Mill Pond and Independence Park.
- Layout
- Loop
- Men's course record
- 1:09:32 (Ross Macandrew, 2018)
- Women's course record
- 1:20:20 (Kelsi Chappell, 2025)
Worth knowing
- The race hosted the RRCA state championship in 2018 and 2019.
Pick your goal for Bristol
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Asked often
- When is the Colt State Park Half Marathon?
- It is held each November in Bristol, USA. Check the official Colt State Park Half Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Colt State Park Half Marathon course flat?
- Two loops of Colt State Park beside Narragansett Bay and Bristol Harbor. The organiser calls it fast and flat, with Surprise Hill the only named rise.
- How do I enter the Colt State Park Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: From $75 early tier, rising to $88 late tier, plus a processing fee (2026 race).
- How should I train for the Colt State Park Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Colt State Park Half Marathon's profile and the November weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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