Newport Rhode Races
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Newport, Rhode Island
- Price $24.15 - $110.95
- Races 7 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Newport Rhode Races on Saturday, April 18, 2026! Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Newport, Rhode Island, this vibrant event features a marathon, half marathon, and 5K, all designed to celebrate the beauty of spring. Participants will enjoy stunning views as they run alongside over 1.2 million blooming daffodils during the Annual Newport Daffodil Days Festival. The marathon kicks off at 7:30 a.m. from Easton's Beach, followed by the half marathon at 7:45 a.m. and the 5K at 8:15 a.m. For those looking for a unique challenge, the Beach Mile will start at 11:30 a.m., offering a fun out-and-back course right on the sand.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out, the Newport Rhode Races promises excitement and camaraderie. The marathon course is USATF certified and serves as a Boston Marathon Qualifier, making it a great opportunity for serious athletes. Remember to respect the natural beauty of the area by staying off the dunes and utilizing trash receptacles. Join us for a day of fitness, floral beauty, and community spirit in
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out, the Newport Rhode Races promises excitement and camaraderie. The marathon course is USATF certified and serves as a Boston Marathon Qualifier, making it a great opportunity for serious athletes. Remember to respect the natural beauty of the area by staying off the dunes and utilizing trash receptacles. Join us for a day of fitness, floral beauty, and community spirit in
Organiser's Description
Join us in the City-by-the-Sea for this stunning marathon, half marathon and 5k. Newport Rhode Races partners with the upcoming Annual Newport Daffodil Days Festival to give you a true Spring Newport Experience. Our courses will pass along many of the over 1,200,000 starting to bloom around the City by the Sea. (We'll call it Dash through the Daffodils!)
The Marathon will start at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 198, 2026, at Easton's Beach in Newport, RI. The Half Marathon will start at 7:45 a.m. from the same location. The 5k will follow at 8:15 am - all from the same beautiful seaside start.
Beach Mile will start at 11:30 a.m., on the beach adjacent to the finish line. It is an out-and-back on Eastons Beach, finishing under the Race Arch. As the race is on the beach, please plan for uneven surfaces, beach debris, seaweed, shells, and all those wonderful items we love about the ocean. This will be part of the challenge of completing the course.
The marathon course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon Qualifier.
Please respect our native environment - STAY OFF THE DUNES, use trash receptacles, and recycle as much as possible.
Please Note: Newport Rhode Races will be happening rain or shine. Because of the logistics of planning for a race of this size, we cannot offer refunds for any reason. In the event that weather is severe enough to create an unsafe environment for participants, organizers will cancel the event with no refunds issued.
For more information visit our event website, RhodeRaces.com [https://rhoderaces.com/]
Get social to stay updated on the latest news and race updates! @RaceTheRhode #RunRI
The Marathon will start at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 198, 2026, at Easton's Beach in Newport, RI. The Half Marathon will start at 7:45 a.m. from the same location. The 5k will follow at 8:15 am - all from the same beautiful seaside start.
Beach Mile will start at 11:30 a.m., on the beach adjacent to the finish line. It is an out-and-back on Eastons Beach, finishing under the Race Arch. As the race is on the beach, please plan for uneven surfaces, beach debris, seaweed, shells, and all those wonderful items we love about the ocean. This will be part of the challenge of completing the course.
The marathon course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon Qualifier.
Please respect our native environment - STAY OFF THE DUNES, use trash receptacles, and recycle as much as possible.
Please Note: Newport Rhode Races will be happening rain or shine. Because of the logistics of planning for a race of this size, we cannot offer refunds for any reason. In the event that weather is severe enough to create an unsafe environment for participants, organizers will cancel the event with no refunds issued.
For more information visit our event website, RhodeRaces.com [https://rhoderaces.com/]
Get social to stay updated on the latest news and race updates! @RaceTheRhode #RunRI
Races
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Marathon
Incl. $11.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$110.95
The course is a stunning mix of historic mansions, sweeping ocean views and beautiful tree-lined streets of the City by the Sea. The second half of the race takes you past popular Second Beach, Purgatory Rock, the Norman Bird Sanctuary and the quiet back roads in Middletown, RI. The course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon Qualifier. -
Half Marathon
Incl. $9.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (7:45AM EDT)
$89.75
The course is a stunning mix of historic mansions, sweeping ocean views and beautiful tree-lined streets of the City by the Sea. -
5k
Incl. $4.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$34.75
A gorgeous run past the Cliff Walk, through a secluded section of Salve Regina University before a loop through a neighborhood and back down to Easton's Beach. -
The Beach Mile
Incl. $4.20 Fee
Sat 18th April 2026 (11:30AM EDT)
$24.15
The Beach Mile will start at 11:30 AM, on the beach adjacent to the finish line. It is an out and back on Eastons Beach, finishing under the Race Arch. As the race is on the beach, please plan for uneven surfaces, beach debris, seaweed, shells, all those wonderful items that we love about the ocean. This will be part of the challenge of completing the course. -
Virtual Full Marathon
Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$57.00
If you can't make it on race day, join us virtually! Sign up by race day and complete the distance between April 1 and April 30 on your own time and course. Learn more about the Virtual Event at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UWXb04uVGjCAA1Kmnq1Wnwf93Q3vyiS5pDXyOdAKIgY/edit?usp=sharing -
Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$57.00
If you can't make it on race day, join us virtually! Sign up by race day and complete the distance between April 1 and April 30 on your own time and course. Instructions for submitting your results - https://runsignup.com/vr/2020NPT. Please note - The virtual runners will be prohibited from joining us on race day if we are under strict participant caps. This is to ensure that we abide by all local and state guidelines and ensure we live up to the demands and restrictions placed on us as a condition of our race permit. Learn more about the Virtual Event at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UWXb04uVGjCAA1Kmnq1Wnwf93Q3vyiS5pDXyOdAKIgY/edit?usp=sharing -
Virtual 5k
Incl. $4.20 Fee & T-Shirt
$24.20
If you can't make it on race day, join us virtually! Sign up by race day and complete the distance between April 1 and April 30 on your own time and course. Learn more about the Virtual Event at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UWXb04uVGjCAA1Kmnq1Wnwf93Q3vyiS5pDXyOdAKIgY/edit?usp=sharing
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