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Black Goose Half marathon

13.1M, 10K, 5K run2026-09-06

The Black Goose Half Marathon delivers a memorable New England running experience through East Providence, RI, offering runners the flexibility to choose between 13.1M, 10K, or 5K distances. This community-focused race welcomes athletes of all experience levels to explore scenic Rhode Island roads and waterways. Whether you're chasing a personal best or enjoying your first race, the Black Goose Half Marathon provides an authentic local racing experience with small-town charm.

RegisterOpen signuprunningintheusa.com LocationEast Providence, RIRace start area

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Runner Perspective

What runners say

Recent runner quotes and ratings from this race.

Runner score4.3 / 5

Reviews3 reviews

"The Black Goose was my second half marathon and it felt like the perfect step up from my first. The course is mostly flat which gave me confidence going in. The small race..."

Approachable half with great community feelHalf Marathon · beginner · Apr 2026

"I almost skipped this race because it has minimal online presence but wow what a pleasant surprise. The East Bay Bike Path is gorgeous and the course is well designed to show..."

Hidden gem half with incredible sceneryHalf Marathon · intermediate · Apr 2026

Current review averageLive runner ratings

4.3 / 5 · OverallAverage rating from saved runner reviews for the full race experience.

Course format

City 5k layout

Course geometry is still filling in, but the race format, location, and planning signals already make the day easier to read.

Elevation profile

Course profile still taking shape

5K runners can still use the weather, logistics, and race format to plan even while exact elevation detail catches up.

Pressure point

Race-morning execution

This looks more like a race where calm logistics and disciplined pacing matter more than one famous course feature.

Weather bias

Humidity can build

Race mornings often start muggy enough that effort rises faster than pace, even before the day gets truly hot.

Free training plan

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Course Profile

Black Goose Half marathon 13.1M, 10K, 5K run course overview

Summary course view

This course section is built from a lighter course overview so you can understand how the race is likely to run.

Synced course focus

Mid-course

Mile 1.0 · 0 ft · Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Course trace

This course view focuses on the best route information currently available.

Pressure model

Pressure points highlight where pacing or effort may change during the race.

What comes next

Use the course, weather, logistics, and reviews together to build your race-day plan.

Difficulty Meter

How hard is a 5K?

Planning read

72/100

Course detail: Moderate
Weather detail: Historical + forecast
Race-day detail: Moderate
Weather view: Forecast preview

Weather read

Strong headwind penalty

Route-aligned wind gives you a quick feel for how the day may race before you dig into the full weather section.

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Weather Analysis

Black Goose Half marathon 13.1M, 10K, 5K run weather outlook

Forecast + history

Weather blends the live forecast with the race's historical weather patterns to help you plan.

Route-aligned wind

-4.2 mph

Interpretation

Strong headwind penalty

NOAA race-window forecast is not available yet, so this shows the current route anchor sample and the fallback pre-race state.

Course bearing 0.0 degAverage wind 6.0 mphDominant direction NW

Estimated weather effect

+3.70%

Heuristic read

Major weather drag

Help score

-67

Historical profile

Historically weather-dragged

Based on 6 years of race-weekend weather in the archive.

Avg start temp 66.2FAvg wind 8.5 mphAligned wind N/A

Tailwind years

0%

Headwind years

0%

Helpful weather

0%

Forecasts use current race-area weather, and history looks at past race-weekend conditions to show what runners have typically faced.

Weather history

2024 race-weekend conditions

Race date

Sep 1, 2024

Avg temperature

75.3F

Avg wind

9.9 mph

Aligned wind

N/A

Historical weather pending

+2.34% estimated finish-time effect · 15 hourly observations

Race zone

84F

Mostly Cloudy

6.0 mph · NW

City center

84F

Mostly Cloudy

6.0 mph · NW

Finish area

84F

Mostly Cloudy

6.0 mph · NW

Course Breakdown

Where the half-marathon tells its story

Course rhythm

Active segment

Half rhythm

This segment is a layout-safe placeholder until richer course data arrives.

Avg grade n/aFocused mile 1.0Pacing watchpoint

Race-Day Logistics

Black Goose Half marathon 13.1M, 10K, 5K run race-day logistics

Planning basics

Race weekend

8 recorded years

The basic race structure is in place for planning.

Distance options

1 distance

This page can show the event correctly even when some race-day detail is still light.

Race-day planning

More details coming

Packet pickup, parking, support flow, and reunion details may still be limited.

Course Map

Route shape, city context, and key course moments in one view.

Map + course context

Map overview

This map gives you a race-area view and course orientation even when the full route is not available.

Highlighted point

Mid-course

Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Mile 1.00 ftOpening settle

What to watch

Use this map to get your bearings before race day and understand the general shape of the course area.

Course coverage

Detailed route geometry and extra overlays may still be limited for this race.

Why it matters

East Providence, RI should still be easy to plan around, even when some course details are lighter than others.

Planning

Use the 13.1M, 10K, 5K run at Black Goose Half marathon as a planning target rather than a qualification race.

Open entry

Entry posture

Open entry

There is no qualification signal in the current event record.

Race framing

13.1M, 10K, 5K run planning

The page emphasizes course, logistics, and weather rather than qualification standards.

Registration

Race History

Race history overview

Some history available

Past editions tracked

8

Recorded race years

Available

13.1M, 10K, 5K run

Current

Benchmarks

Growing archive

More historical context will be added here as the archive grows

In progress

Review Radar

Runner signal for Black Goose Half marathon 13.1M, 10K, 5K run

Runner reviews live

Course

87/100

Logistics

43/100

Crowd support

60/100

Aid stations

80/100

Finish area

73/100

Recommend

87/100

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Common questions

FAQ

Question 1What is the course like at Black Goose Half marathon?

Question 2Is Black Goose Half marathon walker-friendly?

Question 3Where do I pick up my packet?

Question 4Is there parking at Black Goose Half marathon?

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Black Goose Half marathon

Build a free 13.1M, 10K, 5K run plan for this race.

Mid-course

Strong headwind penalty

-4.2 mph

Strong headwind penalty

+3.70%

Major weather drag

-67

Historically weather-dragged

0%

0%

0%

2024 race-weekend conditions

Sep 1, 2024

75.3F

9.9 mph

N/A

84F

84F

84F

Half rhythm

8 recorded years

1 distance

More details coming

Mid-course

Open entry

13.1M, 10K, 5K run planning

8

Available

Growing archive

87/100

43/100

60/100

80/100

73/100

87/100

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