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Newport Rhode Races Marathon
Race Details:
- Location: Newport, RI, USA
- Race Date: 04/17/2027
- Race Distances: Full Marathon, Half Marathon
Qualifying Race For:
Boston: Yes
World Major Qualifier: Yes
Newport Rhode Races Marathon Description
The Newport Marathon is a Boston qualifying race starting and finishing at Easton’s Beach in Newport, Rhode Island. The loop course winds through Newport and Middletown, passing historic Gilded Age mansions, rolling coastal roads, and scenic ocean views throughout. Vibrant community support lines the course, and cool New England temperatures make race day comfortable for chasing goal times. A half marathon runs the same course, making this a picturesque coastal destination race in one of America’s most historic seaside towns.
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Newport Rhode Races Marathon Additional Details:
One of the most memorable aid stations on the Newport course comes courtesy of Salve Regina University students, who turn out at mile 11.5 to cheer on runners passing through campus, adding genuine collegiate energy to an otherwise quiet stretch. The course places just four aid stations roughly every two miles, at Brenton Point, Goose Neck Cove, Spouting Rock, and the Salve Regina stop, keeping things simple rather than overloaded. Finishers receive a well-regarded medal at the end, a modest but appreciated keepsake for a race defined more by scenery and community support than elaborate swag. It’s a smaller-scale race where the volunteers and student cheer squad leave as much of an impression as the scenery along the way.
Course Information
Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement
Pace Groups: Yes
Time Limit: 6 hours (full), 3.5 hours (half)
# of Finishers
1,097 Marathon
Elevation Details
Elevation Gain: 891 ft (full), 391 ft (half)
Elevation Loss: 891 ft (full), 391 ft (half)
Average Temperature
- Low: 48°F
- High: 55°F
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Things to Do in Newport, RI, USA
Make the most of race weekend — here’s how to fill the time before and after you cross the finish line.
Landmark
The Breakers
Tour The Breakers, a 70-room Italian Renaissance-style summer ‘cottage’ and Newport’s grandest Gilded Age mansion — an easy, low-impact stop after race weekend.
Shopping
Downtown Newport
Browse art galleries and boutiques along the cobblestone streets of downtown Newport — an easy, flat stroll for a post-race souvenir after race weekend.
Scenic Drives & Viewpoints
Fort Adams State Park
Take in harbor views from Fort Adams State Park, home to one of the largest coastal fortifications in the country — a relaxed, flat way to spend a rest day.
Outdoors & Trails
Cliff Walk
Walk a portion of the 3.5-mile Cliff Walk, tracing the coastline between crashing waves and Gilded Age mansions — choose an easy accessible segment for tired legs.
Museums & History
Museum of Newport History
Learn Newport’s Colonial and maritime history at the Museum of Newport History in Brick Market — an easy, indoor, low-impact stop after race day.
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