The Newport Marathon (RI) was the 101st largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 101st largest in 2022.
Last year 3.7% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 5.5% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.
This gives the Newport Marathon (RI) the 372nd highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 308th highest percentage in 2022.
Its Course Score of 97.89 ranks it as the 328th 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 282nd 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 09/09/2022
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
We had a great long weekend in Rhode Island!! It's beautiful!! We toured mansions, Castle Hill, & the local breweries.
EMR's review of 2012 Newport Marathon (RI).
4 /
5 Stars
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Most scenic course I've ever run, and diverse. We pass ocean views, marinas, mansions, wooded areas and a wildlife refudge. Get shuttle buses to the start which worked fine for me but the race did begin late as the final buses arrived. Run the entire first half with the Halfers and then feel a little lonely the second half. Second half has open roads. Pizza afterward.
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Lot's of rolling hills. All are pretty modest but they do take their toll. We got tough wind this year. I'm sure its more than usual but running along the water I'm pretty sure runners should expect wind.
Expo was small but nice in beautiful downtown Newport. I stayed outside of Newport to save money. I heard some complaints about the shuttle system from late arrivers so get there early.
4.4 Stars from 5 Reviews
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