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Newport Rhode Races

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USApr 17, 202742.195km · 21.1km
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Race date in 193 days
Apr 17, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Newport · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
$119.95Varies by event and entry period
Status
SoonTBD ~ Sat, April 17, 2027See how to enter ↗
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D-day as of Oct 6, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Newport Rhode Races — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Course starts at Easton's Beach, follows the coastline and finishes back at the same beach.

Across the full 26.2 miles, the highest point is only 15.75 feet above sea level.

The race is held in partnership with the Newport Daffodil Days Festival.

Course passes more than 1.2 million daffodils as they begin to bloom around the city.

The marathon is a USATF-certified course and a Boston Marathon qualifying race.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Newport Rhode Races runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
DavidRan in 2026 · Finish time 4:40:08
“I was surprised how hilly this race was.”

At the Newport Road Race full marathon, the runner encountered more hills and coastal winds than expected. After falling behind the 4-hour group, the runner slowed further in the second half and finished in 4 hours 40 minutes 8 seconds.

Read the original on Goal-Oriented Runner
JeffRan in 2017 · Finish time 2:58:59
“My legs are spent and don't want to get moving again.”

Jeff enjoyed beautiful coastal scenery at the 2017 Newport Rhode Races Marathon, finishing in 2 hours 58 minutes 59 seconds to meet his sub-3-hour goal. Later hills and turnaround point at 21 miles left his legs exhausted, but running the early miles with a friend and hearing the cheers helped him through.

Read the original on The Gazelle Running Blog

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Newport Rhode Races Marathon Course Flyover

Rhode Races & Events

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Newport Rhode Races — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost $119.95

until Dec 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $84.95

until Dec 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Newport Rhode Races course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
START

175 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI

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The start and finish are both at Easton's Beach.

The first half of course is the Newport section, featuring rocky coastline, open ocean views, and a succession of historic mansions and buildings.

After passing Easton's Beach again at the halfway point, full marathon heads toward Middletown, passing Hanging Rock and Surfers End.

The organizers describe this latter section as challenging, although the scenic views continue.

Course follows the waterfront back to Easton's Beach, where it finishes.

The full 26.2-mile course has 747.42 feet of elevation gain.

Half marathon follows the first 13.1 miles of full marathon exactly, with the same start and finish.

Course is USATF-certified and course eligible for Boston Marathon qualifying times.

Typical race-season temperature: around 8°C (46°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Start shuttle

Where and when to collect your Newport Rhode Races race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

RIPTA Route 68 (or Flex 231 on-demand) to Easton's Beach, Newport, RI

Marathon (7:30am) and Half Marathon (8:00am) start at Easton's Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd. From downtown Newport,

RIPTA bus Route 68 runs a few minutes to Easton's Beach.

No parking allowed at the beach or within one mile of the start.

Getting to the finish

Same as start (Easton's Beach) via RIPTA Route 68 / Flex 231

Course finishes back at Easton's Beach, same access options as the start.

More details

No dedicated organizer shuttle found;

runners/spectators directed to RIPTA public transit or designated drop-off points since no beach-adjacent parking is available.

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The 2027 race takes place on Saturday, April 17.

The marathon starts at 7:30 a.m. and the half marathon at 8:00 a.m. from Easton's Beach.

Time limits are 6 hours for the marathon and 3 hours 30 minutes for the half marathon.

Marathon runners with an estimated finish time over 5 hours 30 minutes are assigned to the early-start corral.

Bib pickup is available at the Road Runner store in Providence from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday,

April 15, and at the expo from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 16.

Race-day pickup is available only at Easton's Beach from 5:45 to 7:45 a.m. and requires advance reservation.

Parking is not available at Easton's Beach or Memorial Boulevard.

Full marathon participants park at Second Beach in Middletown, while half marathon participants park at Aquidneck Industrial Park and take a shuttle.

Shuttles run from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., except from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.;

the last shuttle before the start is at 6:30 a.m. You must show your bib to board.

Pace groups are offered for the marathon at 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:30 and 5:00, and for the half marathon at 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30 and 2:45.

Aid stations are located throughout the course.

Some provide energy gels, electrolyte drinks and bananas.

Portable toilets are available at every aid station.

The marathon entry fee is $119.95.

Times are local to Newport. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Newport Rhode Races start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

37 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

Harbor cruise to relax while watching the sunset · $33

View on GetYourGuide

Boston's Flavor-Packed Donut Tour with Guided Tastings

$71

View on Klook

Newport Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

Verified article matching, preliminary quote comparison reservation (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Reservation after price confirmation

View on GetTransfer

Boston｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Boston Harbor Seaplane Base

$86

View on Klook

Newport, RI Self-Guided Audio Tour (With language Russian, Spanish)

$17

View on Klook

Newport Luxury Mansions and Waterfront Heritage Tour

$129

View on Klook

Prestigious Universities: MIT & Harvard Walking Tour

$57

View on Klook

Boston: Freedom Trail Small-Group Historical Walking Tour

$40

View on Klook

Boston American Revolutionary History-Themed Small-Group Walking Tour

$77

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Newport with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Newport.

Total cost and budget for Newport Rhode Races

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Newport Rhode Races

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
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Frequently asked questions about Newport Rhode Races

FAQ
When does Newport Rhode Races 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, April 17, 2027 in Newport, RI, United States.

How much is the Newport Rhode Races 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $119.95.

What distances does Newport Rhode Races 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half.

What time does Newport Rhode Races 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:30.

Where does Newport Rhode Races 2027 start?

175 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI.

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