The India Point Five -
RI’s Most Unhinged Relay Race
NEW DATE DUE TO NOR’EASTER
OCTOBER 16TH, 2026
6:30pm
India Point Park
NEW DATE DUE TO WEATHER POSTPONEMENT
JOIN US ON SEPTEMBER 25th OCTOBER 16TH!
Two hundred runners will descend on India Point Park for a relay race that turns two laps into a full-scale spectacle.
Powered by Heartbreak and Nike Running, the India Point Five features five heats of 4x800-meter racing, with each heat getting progressively faster. From open to elite, the format gives runners of every pace the chance to compete.
Each heat is limited to just 10 teams, so don’t miss your chance to be part of it.
The night begins at 6:30 PM. Four runners per team. One unforgettable Friday night.
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Sponors
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A chip-timed 4×800-meter relay powered by Heartbreak and Nike Running. Each runner completes two laps of the 400-meter course before handing off to the next teammate.
Registration includes an event T-shirt and one complimentary beverage for each runner.
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Teams of four runners, with at least one woman or nonbinary runner on each team. All paces are welcome, with five heats designed to keep the racing competitive and inclusive.
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Friday, OCTOBER 16TH
Bib pickup begins at 5:00 PM. The first heat starts at 6:30 PM.
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India Point Park in Providence, Rhode Island
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Because running around in circles is more fun when three other people are counting on you.
The Gansett Relays bring together teams from across the running community for a fast, loud and slightly ridiculous night of racing.
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Choose the heat that best matches your team’s expected pace:
Open 1: 12:00+ pace
Open 2: 10:00–12:00 pace
Competitive 1: 8:00–10:00 pace
Competitive 2: 6:30–8:00 pace
Elite: 6:29 and under
Each heat is limited to 10 teams. One person registers the full four-runner team and provides the information for each teammate.