Blessing of the Fleet 10-mile Road Race

Narragansett, RI

The Narragansett Lions Club held its first Blessing of the Fleet in the summer of 1972. Back in 1972, this was a 1-day event held in Galilee. Over the years, it grew into a beloved 2-day festival that includes a certified road race, a festive parade of boats, great food, live music, and people by the thousands making wonderful new memories. And starting in 2017, it was expanded to 3 days! Our Blessing of the Fleet Celebration includes 3 main events: Festival (Thursday) 10-Mile Road Race (Friday) Blessing of the Fleet (Saturday) Blessing of the Fleet 10-Mile Road RaceApproximately 3,000 runners, walkers and wheelchair entrants compete on a scenic 10-mile course through historic Narragansett. Racers compete for best in class. The race is certified and is listed as one of the top races of its distance in New England. Entrants hail from all over New England and across the country. The finish line is by The Towers, in Narragansett Pier, next to the Atlantic Ocean and Veterans Memorial Park,