_ The 2022 Block Island Half marathon:
The 4th Annual Block Island Half Marathon
Sunday, October 9, 2022 Start/Finish Fred Benson Town Beach
11:30 AM-3:30PM
cost: $50 (non refundable)
T-shirts are guaranteed to all pre-race registrants
Finisher medals are awarded to all finishers!
water stops will be available every 3 miles
This half marathon will begin and end at the Fred Benson Town Beach Pavilion. The beginning of the race heads north in a flat stretch followed by a gentle uplift to some steeper hills and turns. Runners will see the Great Salt Pond, beach dunes, The North Lighthouse and much more.
At the North Light,turn back and get ready for a challenging loop around the beautiful west side of the island. Lots of hills and turns. Rolling pastures, stone walls, farmhouses and the beautiful blue Atlantic are the backdrop.
The last stretch takes you down Airport Hill and back to the Pavillion.
October on Block Island is stunning!
2021 Results at: itsyourrace.com
2020 Results: no race ???
2019 Results: no race ???
2018 Results at plattsys.com: Overall / Age Group
2017 Results at snerro.com: Overall / Age Group