Runners, rejoice: Real-life races resume in Rhode Island
After months of cancelations, postponements, and planning, popular road races including the Providence marathon, half-marathon, and 5K kick off in May, with more to follow this year.
By Amanda Milkovits Globe Staff,Updated April 30, 2021, 5:50 p.m.
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After a long hiatus during the pandemic, some road races in Rhode Island are returning, starting with the Providence marathon, half marathon and 5K this Sunday. The Ronald McDonald House Running Club held a training practice Wednesday night at the Hope High School track in Providence. Forty-nine of its members are competing in the Providence races.MARK STOCKWELL FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE