You start at Easton's Beach with the sound of surf behind you and 7:30 AM light coming off the water. The first miles trace the Atlantic coastline, where waves crash against the rocks below Ocean Drive and the salt air is cool enough that you will want gloves in October. Then Bellevue Avenue, lined with Gilded Age mansions whose gates you pass close enough to read the names. Expect rolling hills the whole way; the course never climbs above 105 feet, but 847 feet of total gain adds up, especially in the second half when the marathon turns onto Middletown's quiet rural roads, past stone walls and farm fields, with few spectators and only your breathing for company. Pace the hills patiently and you will come back to the beach for a finish along the sand. Six hours is the limit, and an early start is offered.
Starts and finishes at Easton's Beach, runs the Atlantic coastline and past the Bellevue Avenue mansions, with rolling hills throughout and the second half of the marathon on Middletown's quiet rural roads, with 847 ft of total gain between 3 and 105 ft elevation. Course map ↗
Event is capped at 5,000 total participants; organizers advise registering early for the lowest prices and allow full refunds up to 30 days before the event. Endorphins lists entry fees of roughly $80-$160. 2027 registration dates and prices not yet published. Register ↗
- Both courses start and finish at Easton's Beach; total elevation gain is measured at 847 feet with a maximum elevation of 105 feet. ↗
- Marathon finishers can use their net time to qualify for Boston; the marathon time limit is 6 hours and the event is capped at 5,000 total participants. ↗
- The 2026 event drew 5,000 runners across both distances and the race has raised over $700,000 for charity. ↗
- Gray Matter Marketing has owned and managed the Amica Newport Marathon since 2015. ↗
- 1,079 runners finished the 2026 marathon; the marathon and half both start at 7:30 AM in waves. ↗
Checked 2026-10-13. Always confirm on the official site before booking travel.