Races 10K · Narragansett, USA
Ocean Road 10K
Ocean Road 10K is a flat 10K in Narragansett, USA, held each October. A point-to-point route along the Rhode Island coast from Point Judith Lighthouse to Narragansett Town Beach. The organiser calls it flat and fast. The oceanside road is exposed to wind. Early October on the Rhode Island coast is usually mild and breezy, with temperatures of 9 to 19°C. Flat courses like Narragansett'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
October
next: Sunday 3 October 2027
Course
flat
10K
Conditions
Early October on the Rhode Island coast is usually mild and breezy, with temperatures of 9 to 19°C.
Racing this course well
A point-to-point route along the Rhode Island coast from Point Judith Lighthouse to Narragansett Town Beach. The organiser calls it flat and fast. The oceanside road is exposed to wind.
Flat courses like Narragansett'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
- Entries open
- Entries for the next race were open in November 2026
- Does it sell out?
- YesThe organiser's site says the field is capped and the race sells out every year.
- Places
- 2,200 runners
Official Ocean Road 10K site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 3 October 2027
- Start time
- 08:00
The course in numbers
Both the start at Point Judith and the finish at the Town Beach sit on the coast, so wind off the water is the main factor. Aid stations are at about 3.4 km and 6.8 km (miles 2.1 and 4.2).
- Layout
- Point-to-point
Worth knowing
- Athletes take a shuttle to the start from 6:15 am, and there is no parking at the start line.
- The course closes to anyone slower than 16 minutes per mile.
Pick your goal for Narragansett
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common 10K goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Ocean Road 10K.
RunV works backwards from race day to today. Your plan adapts when life interrupts, and you approve every change. It does not adapt to this specific course — the pacing guidance above is where the course knowledge is.
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Asked often
- When is the Ocean Road 10K?
- The next Ocean Road 10K is on Sunday 3 October 2027 in Narragansett, USA. It is held each October.
- Is the Ocean Road 10K course flat?
- A point-to-point route along the Rhode Island coast from Point Judith Lighthouse to Narragansett Town Beach. The organiser calls it flat and fast. The oceanside road is exposed to wind.
- How do I enter the Ocean Road 10K?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Entries for the next race were open in November 2026.
- Does the Ocean Road 10K sell out?
- Yes. The organiser's site says the field is capped and the race sells out every year.
- How should I train for the Ocean Road 10K?
- Match your preparation to Ocean Road 10K's profile and the October 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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