Newport Marathon

Happy Global Running Day!

There’s really no better place to celebrate it than Newport. Lace up and make today a reminder of why running here feels so special — ocean air, iconic views, and a community that always shows up.

If you want to turn today’s miles into something social, join local run crews like Run Newport, Run PVD, Gansett Run Club, Waverunners Running Club, and Rhode Island Road Runners. We'll be up in Providence celebrating with the Gansett Run Club and some special giveaways! https://www.gansett.run/globalrunningday

And while you’re at it — this is your sign to start thinking about your next Newport start line. Registration is open and going FAST! https://newportmarathon.com/

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It happened!

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya ran the first sub-2:00 marathon on a record-eligible course at this morning’s London Marathon. Sawe’s winning time of 1:59:30 not only took 65 seconds off Kelvin Kiptum’s previous world record, but assures that his name will be legendary for as long as marathons are run.

Link in the comments for the full story.

Let's get into the details a bit more, shall we!?

We’re proud to keep pushing the Amica Newport Marathon toward a more sustainable future. 🌍 Together, we’re building on our eco-friendly initiatives, strengthening our commitment to leaving the course better than we found it, and doing our part to protect our oceans.

From start to finish, sustainability is part of the experience—and it’s made stronger by this incredible community showing up and doing their part. 💙♻️

Learn more: newportmarathon.com/sustainability

This Earth Day, we’re taking a moment to highlight something we’re really proud of at the Amica Newport Marathon: how we’re working to make race day easier on the planet.

From reducing single-use plastics and switching to recyclable canned water, to composting, recycling stations, and sneaker donation programs, there are a lot of small choices that add up to a big impact. We also encourage runners and spectators to travel greener—walking, biking, or carpooling when they can.

And it doesn’t stop when the last runner crosses the finish line. One of the most important parts of race weekend is our post-race cleanup; we walk every inch of the course to pick up litter and make sure we leave Newport just as beautiful as we found it.

Because for us, sustainability isn’t a side project, it’s part of how we show up for this community. 🌎

Big thanks to our partners 11th Hour Racing and WasteNaut Consulting , for helping us expand these initiatives!

https://newportmarathon.com/sustainability/

Feeling Inspired? 🦄🏃🏃🏾‍♀️

If watching the Boston Marathon yesterday lit that spark, you can chase it yourself on October 11. Join us at the Amica Newport Marathon and Half Marathon and earn your own moment of glory at our beachside finish line.

Both USATF-certified courses showcase stunning ocean views and the iconic historic mansions of Newport, Rhode Island—and the marathon is an official Boston Qualifier.

https://newportmarathon.com/

Amica Newport Marathon Experience Rhode Island’s premier marathon and half marathon on October 12, 2025, running along one of the nation’s most scenic coastal routes.

WOW! We have a new Boston course record!!!! And crazy to see how we are inching closer to a sub-2-hour marathon year over year!

For the second consecutive year, John Korir surged in the Newton hills and ran unchallenged over the final 10K to win the Boston Marathon. The Kenyan bettered not only his winning time from last year but also the course record with his 2:01:52.

That finish line feeling - it’s all yours for the taking on 10.11.26 in Newport!

https://newportmarathon.com/registration/

No place we’d rather run!

https://newportmarathon.com/course/

This is the time of year to start making Fall marathon plans. If 26.2 is on your radar, we hope you join us at the Amica Newport Marathon on October 11th!

https://newportmarathon.com/

Early birds get the best prices! Sign up before tonight and save on the October 11th Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
https://newportmarathon.com/registration/