Make-A-Wish^® Massachusetts and Rhode Island is thrilled to be the Official Charity Partner for the 2026 Providence Rhode Races event.

We're currently recruiting runners to participate in the choice of the marathon, half marathon, or 5K, all taking place on Sunday, May 3, 2026. As a Team Make-A-Wish member, you'll be fundraising to support our organization’s mission to grant life-changing wishes for local children with critical illnesses.

To learn more and to apply to join Team Make-A-Wish as a runner, contact Kelly Johnson, Manager, Community Partnerships and Events, at kmjohnson@massri.wish.org or 617.367.9474 for further information as available. 

Providence Rhode Races wind through four of Rhode Island’s famous communities, providing runners with a unique experience. Enjoy historic neighborhoods, treelined streets, sweeping coastal views, and working waterfronts. 

The marathon course is USTAF-certified and is a Boston Marathon Qualifier.