The Newport Marathon (RI) was the 101st largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 101st largest in 2022.
This year 5.4% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 3.7% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Newport Marathon (RI) the 374th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 264th highest percentage so far in 2024.
Its Course Score of 97.89 ranks it as the 330th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest course in Rhode Island.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Newport Marathon (RI) a PR Score of 97.74. This PR Score ranks it as the 286th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 4th fastest in Rhode Island.
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Newport Marathon (RI) Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 106 feet (32m) Min Elevation: 3 feet (0m)
Course updated 09/05/2024
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Great race in a great town. Not too big, views and location are unmatched. Second half has fewer spectators but great views and challenging hills. Completed 1/2 in 2023 and full in 2024, both should be on your bucket list.
There are a few 180 turns that aren't the greatest, but they take you to all the best areas for views.
Race Tips
Very few negative splits, save some energy for the second half. If running the full, you go past the finish line, embrace the challenge.
Parking offsite and bus trips to start line require earlier morning. There is street parking in the neighborhoods around the race if you are local.
Sasha's review of 2023 Newport Marathon (RI).
3 /
5 Stars
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Pros- stunning course along the ocean, short-ish bathroom lines, easy to access starting line
Cons- back check area was poorly marked (no signs, where to line up), design of course brings marathoners directly past half finish line which was psychologically awful. Little crowd support in 2nd half.
Race Tips
This is mainly a half marathon with only 500 or so marathoners. Would recommend as a *half* not not a full mostly due to the fact that you cross over half marathon finish line (cheering, spectators and all) and proceed to run the second half. The design is just awful.
This was my first Marathon so I really don't have much to compare to except running the Providence 1/2 Marathon that was a similar format of a Marathon and 1/2 Marathon.
The first half has better sights than the back half and the majority of runners do only the 1/2. The 2nd half has some challenging hills and takes you past Second Beach. In addition you journey into Middletown before circling back. I really enjoyed it and would recommend it!
Race Tips
I rented a locker but they offered a bag check, renting a locker wasn't needed
Arrive early as you are sent in by bus to the finish line
RA's review of 2023 Newport Marathon (RI).
5 /
5 Stars
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The first half of the marathon is the show stopper with ocean views and mansions, but I actually found the back half which is much quieter and rural to be just as pretty.
Found everything from registration, parking, shuttles and aid stations to be incredibly well organized for a mid-sized race.
Race Tips
Rolling hills throughout which you might not expect on a coastal course. Big hill at mile 24.
Beautiful course that highlights the city of Newport. The 1/2 marathon started 15 min after full marathon which was VERY nice for us full marathoners. There was lots of crowd support the 1st half, but the 2nd half was pretty lonely...
Race Tips
The weather in April was perfect! A little windy (expected along the ocean). I hate to say "cons", but going right past the 1/2 marathon finish & knowing we still had 13.1 miles to go was PAINFUL!! Miles 18-25 had some large hills.
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