SOUR APPLE 2026

Smithfield, Rhode Island. Deerfield Park. The Kerri "D" Sour Apple Running Festival returns on Sunday, July 12, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM. Choose half marathon (USATF certified) or 5k. Hilly courses with a downhill finish — the half marathon's last 2 miles are downhill or flat. 4‑hour time limit for the half marathon. Chip timed. All online registrants receive a t‑shirt and finisher medal. T‑shirt guaranteed only for registrations by July 2.

Location — Deerfield Park, Smithfield, Rhode Island:

• Smithfield is a town in northern Rhode Island, about 15 minutes northwest of Providence
• Deerfield Park is a multi‑use park with sports fields, playgrounds, and walking paths
• The half marathon course runs through the countryside with limited traffic — scenic, rural roads
• The 5k is entirely within the park and surrounding neighborhood streets

Course Details — Half Marathon:

• USATF certified course (certification number not listed — check event website)
• Hilly terrain — "a little hilly" according to organizers, but the last 2 miles are downhill or flat
• 7 water stations on the course (approximately every 2 miles)
• 2 porta potties on the course (locations not specified)
• 4 hour time limit (~18:15 min/mile pace — very generous)

Course Details — 5k:

• "A little hilly" with a downhill finish
• One water station on the course
• Untimed? Not specified — chip timing may only be for half marathon (check event website)

What's Included (Online Registrants):

• Chip timing (likely for half marathon only — check event website)
• Finisher medal (all participants)
• Event t‑shirt (guaranteed only for online registrations by July 2 — after that, shirts subject to availability)
• Aid stations with water
• Medical support on course
• Post‑race refreshments (water, fruit, snacks)

Awards:

• Trophies for overall male and female winners (half marathon and 5k)
• All participants receive a finisher medal
• No mention of age group awards — likely only overall winners

Packet Pickup — Race Day Only:

• No pre‑race day pickup
• Race morning pickup from 6:00‑7:15 AM at Deerfield Park
• Race day registration available during the same window (cash only? check event website)

Logistics:

• Parking available at Deerfield Park (arrive early — limited spaces)
• Public transport: not practical — drive or carpool
• No refunds? Check with Ocean State Multisport (401‑688‑5779)
• No dogs allowed on course (likely)
• Strollers allowed in 5k only (start at the back)
• Walkers welcome in both distances (half marathon walkers must maintain 18:15 min/mile pace)

Nearby Attractions (post‑race — make a weekend of it):

• Providence (15 minutes south) — WaterFire, Federal Hill restaurants, RISD Museum, and Brown University
• Smithfield — local restaurants, breweries (Beer on Earth), and hiking trails at Lincoln Woods State Park
• Deerfield Park — stay after the race to enjoy the park's walking paths and picnic areas
• Roger Williams Park Zoo — 20 minutes south in Providence

Contact: Ocean State Multisport — [email protected], 401‑688‑5779.