Newport Rhode Races
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Event overview
The Newport Rhode Races take place in Newport, Rhode Island on April 18, 2026, with the start and finish located at Easton's Beach. The event includes in-person and virtual distance options and partners with the Newport Daffodil Days Festival. The marathon course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon qualifier. The full event is R.I. Department of Environmental Management Green-Certified and organizers ask participants to stay off the dunes and use trash receptacles.
Distances
- 26.2 mi Marathon
- 13.1 mi Half Marathon
- 5K
- Virtual Full Marathon, Virtual Half Marathon, Virtual 5K
Course and logistics
The full marathon route covers 26.2 miles around Newport and Middletown, with a total ascent of 747.42 ft and a maximum elevation of 15.75 ft. The half marathon follows the first 13.1 miles of the full course. Aid stations are provided along the courses; some will offer GU energy gels, Nuun electrolyte drink, bananas and port-a-potties at every aid station. Parking and shuttle pickup locations are designated for different race distances and for spectators; shuttles and restricted lane use are part of the race-day traffic plan.
Amenities and awards
Race registrations include gender- and race-specific tech shirts (size exchanges available after the race), free event photos, and finisher medals for marathon and half-marathon finishers. A post-race festival and recovery area are hosted near the finish with food, a beer garden, and free post-race massages. Awards are given for Top 3 Overall (Open and Female) and for age-group winners across specified age categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
