Newport Rhode Races Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start — fast day potential, moderate wind
A cool 45°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Moderate winds around 17mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course. Moderate humidity at 79% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.
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Race Info
The Newport Half Marathon covers the marathon's oceanfront first half, starting and finishing at Easton's Beach. The route follows Ocean Drive along Rhode Island Sound, passes Brenton Point and the Gilded Age mansions of Bellevue Avenue, then descends back toward the beach to finish. USATF-certified, the course combines rolling coastal terrain with a few open, wind-exposed stretches.