Newport Rhode Races
Newport Rhode Races' half-marathon offers a flat, coastal course through blooming daffodils.
Race Date
Apr 17, 2027
Location
Newport, RI
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, April 17, 2027
- Location
- Newport, Rhode Island
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 13.1 Miles, 5K, Spectator Shuttle Tickets
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 15,535
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
Starting at Easton's Beach, the Newport Rhode Races half-marathon winds through the historic City-by-the-Sea during spring's peak. The flat, USATF-certified course passes over 1.2 million blooming daffodils as part of the Newport Daffodil Days Festival, creating a vibrant, fragrant corridor along the oceanfront. With typical race-day temperatures in the mid-40s to low 50s, conditions are ideal for a fast, scenic run.
The field has grown to roughly 3,100 finishers from about 45 states, and about 14% return each year—a testament to the race's welcoming vibe and top-notch organization. The half-marathon starts at 8:00 a.m., an hour after the marathon, and shares much of the same flat, road-course terrain. The absence of significant elevation gain makes this a prime PR course, and the marathon's Boston Qualifier status underscores the route's speed-friendly design.
Finishers receive a commemorative T-shirt, and the post-race atmosphere buzzes with runners celebrating by the sea. The partnership with the Daffodil Days Festival adds a unique springtime charm, making this more than just a race—it's a seasonal celebration in one of New England's most picturesque coastal towns.
Race-provided 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 Get social to stay updated on the latest news and race updates! @RhodeRacesRI #RunRI
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, April 17, 2027
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
175 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI, 02840
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Coastal, Small Town
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
3 other maps for this race
Quality Score
Runner Favorite839 years running
~2,799 finishers a year
growing or steady
14% returning runners
4 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 45 states
winner 1:09:29
typical high 54°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
44°
Afternoon (High)
54°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
17 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 15,535 finishers actually crossed the line across 9 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
15,535
Median time
2:06:29
Latest turnout
3,167
States
51
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Newport Rhode Races?
The Newport Rhode Races is held on Saturday, April 17, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Newport Rhode Races take place?
It takes place in Newport, Rhode Island.
What distances does the Newport Rhode Races offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 13.1 Miles, 5K, Spectator Shuttle Tickets.
Is the Newport Rhode Races course flat and good for a PR?
The Newport Rhode Races is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Newport Rhode Races?
HalfRuns has finish records for 15,535 runners who have completed the Newport Rhode Races.
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