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Newport Rhode Races Marathon

Newport, RI
Saturday, April 18, 2026


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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: TBD
2026: Saturday, April 18, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 45°F (7°C)
Average High: 53°F (11°C)
Average Low: 38° F (3°C)





PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 97.86
Course Score: 97.86


Race Size

2026: 1,255 Finishers
2025: 1,097 Finishers
2024: 975 Finishers
2023: 676 Finishers
2022: 530 Finishers
2021: 339 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2026: 8.1%
2025: 6.2%
2024: 12.5%
2023: 7.1%
2022: 10.9%
2021: 16.8%


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 7 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 55°F  (13°C)
Low: 48°F  (9°C)

Race Start Conditions

49°F  (9°C)
Humidity: 86%

Overcast
SSW 11 mph

PR Score

97.7

Course Score

97.86









Newport Rhode Races Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Newport Rhode Races Marathon was the 85th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 86th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2026, 8.1% of Newport Rhode Races Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 6.2% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Newport Rhode Races Marathon ranked 232nd among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 93rd so far in 2026. In Rhode Island, it ranked 2nd in 2025 and 2nd so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Newport Rhode Races Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.


The Newport Rhode Races Marathon has a Course Score of 97.86, ranking it as the 355th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 4th fastest marathon course in Rhode Island.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Newport Rhode Races Marathon a PR Score of 97.86. The PR Score ranks the Newport Rhode Races Marathon as the 301st best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 3rd best marathon for a PR in Rhode Island.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Newport Rhode Races Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Rhode Island for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Newport Rhode Races Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed355th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 4th fastest marathon course in Rhode Island
Top 77% Nationally#4 of 5 in Rhode Island
PR Potential301st best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 3rd best marathon for a PR in Rhode Island
Top 66% Nationally#3 of 5 in Rhode Island
Boston Qualifier Rate232nd highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 2nd highest BQ percentage in Rhode Island
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 49% Nationally#2 of 5 in Rhode Island
Race Size85th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 1st largest marathon in Rhode Island
Based on 2025 results
Top 15% Nationally#1 of 5 in Rhode Island

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 98 feet (29m)
Min Elevation: 3 feet (0m)

Elevation Gain: 891 feet (271m)
Elevation Loss: 891 feet (271m)


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Course updated 04/06/2026





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