Ocean State 5K Trail Run

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.

This race kicks off our high school cross country invitational, the Ocean State XC Invitational, which welcomes more than 3,500 student-athletes from the Northeast to RI! Our partners at Marathon Sports and New Balance will be on-site with fun giveaways and more! 

Race Information

5K Start Time: 7:30 am 

Location: Goddard Park, 1095 St. Ives Rd., Warwick, RI 

Start/Finish: Near Golf Course Clubhouse 

ENTRY FEES

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.