Mid-October · Northeast · Loop

Newport Marathon

Newport, RI

Ocean Drive past historic Gilded Age mansions

Scenic

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Typical start temp: 48°F(estimated)
Field size: ~1,200 runners(estimated)
Course: Rolling
Elevation: 600 ft gain(estimated)

Why runners choose this race

A loop course around Newport, RI, with steady rollers that reward even pacing.

Good fit if

· Runners who care about scenery

Think twice if

No notable warnings in the data.

Course and logistics

Course type: Loop
Surface: Road
Total gain: 600 ft(estimated)
Field size: ~1,200 runners(estimated)
Crowd support: Pockets of spectators
Entry: Data coming soon
Start / finish: Start and finish in the same area

Race details

Typical timing: Mid-October
Region: Northeast
Editorial tier: Featured
Data last reviewed: 2026-08-26

Ocean Drive past historic Gilded Age mansions

Good to know

Scenic
Loop course
Destination race

Race-day weather

Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.

Typical start

48°F(estimated)

By midday

59°F(estimated)

Dew point

41°F(estimated)

ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 48°F — excellent marathon conditions.

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