Newport Rhode Races
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Newport Rhode Races
The Newport Rhode Races take place in Newport, Rhode Island on April 18, 2026. The event includes multiple in-person and virtual race options that start and finish at Easton’s Beach in Newport. The races are held in partnership with the Newport Daffodil Days Festival and the course passes seaside views, historic mansions, rocky shorelines and public waterfront areas.
Distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5K
- Virtual Full Marathon
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Virtual 5K
The full marathon is USATF certified and serves as a Boston Marathon qualifier. The half marathon follows the first 13.1 miles of the full route. The 5K follows Memorial Boulevard and Cliff Drive through residential sections before returning to Memorial Boulevard for the finish. Course materials include maps, turn-by-turn directions and an interactive map.
On-course support includes aid stations with water, Nuun electrolyte drink, GU energy gels, bananas and porta-potties. Pace groups are provided for several target finish times. Participants must complete courses within the published time limits to qualify as official finishers.
Pre-race packet pickup is available at local pickup locations on the days before the race. Post-race services at Easton’s Beach include a recovery area with food, music, free race photos, gender-specific tech shirts and finisher medals for marathon and half marathon participants. The event holds a green certification and requests that attendees respect dunes, use trash receptacles and recycle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
