Newport Rhode Races

Saturday, April 17, 2027
7:30 AM EDT
Newport, Rhode Island
$57.00–$132.15 · 4 races
Half Marathon, Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Newport Rhode Races on Saturday, April 17, 2027! This exciting event, held in the beautiful City-by-the-Sea, features both a marathon and a half marathon, making it the perfect spring outing for runners and spectators alike. Participants will have the unique opportunity to run amidst the breathtaking sights of over 1,200,000 blooming daffodils as the race coincides with the Annual Newport Daffodil Days Festival.

The marathon kicks off at 7:30 a.m. and is a USATF certified course, qualifying participants for the prestigious Boston Marathon. The half marathon follows shortly after at 8:00 a.m., offering a fantastic challenge for runners of all levels. Both courses start at Easton's Beach, allowing participants to soak in the stunning coastal views. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit in Newport, where every step will be a dash through the daffodils! Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of spring and running!

Races

  • Marathon

    Incl. $12.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    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.

    7:30 AM EDT

    $132.15

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  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $10.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    The course is a stunning mix of historic mansions, sweeping ocean views and beautiful tree-lined streets of the City by the Sea.

    8:00 AM EDT

    $95.05

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  • Virtual Full Marathon

    Virtual

    Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    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

    7:30 AM EDT

    $57.00

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  • Virtual Half Marathon

    Virtual

    Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    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

    7:30 AM EDT

    $57.00

    Register

Organiser's description

Join us in the City-by-the-Sea for this stunning marathon and half marathon. In its 10th running, the 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 17, 2027, at Easton's Beach in Newport, RI. The Half Marathon will start at 8:00 a.m. from the same location.

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! @RhodeRacesRI #RunRI

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Location

175 Memorial Blvd, Newport, 02840, RI, United States

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