Newport Rhode Races Marathon
Newport, United States of America · Sunday 18 April 2027
The Newport Rhode Races Marathon takes place annually in Newport, Rhode Island, with the next scheduled event on April 18, 2026, starting at Easton's Beach. The race offers several formats: full marathon, half marathon, 5K, and a Beach Mile, all beginning at or near Easton's Beach on the same day. The marathon course is USATF-certified and serves as a Boston Marathon qualifier.
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Adjusted Time
4:35:18
Time difference: +35.3 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain159m
Elevation High28m
Elevation Low2m
Weather Forecast
High15°C
Low9°C
Chance of Rain8%
How hard is Newport Rhode Races Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 88% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Newport Rhode Races Marathon plays about 37 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #136 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #73 of 575 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Newport Rhode Races Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Newport Rhode Races Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:28:27 | +28:27 |
| 3:30:00 | 4:02:01 | +32:01 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:35:18 | +35:18 |
| 4:30:00 | 5:08:23 | +38:23 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:41:20 | +41:20 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:14:11 | +44:11 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:46:57 | +46:57 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Newport Rhode Races Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Newport Rhode Races Marathon is a full marathon held in Newport, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 18 April 2027. The course is run on trail surface with 159m of total climbing, with its high point near 28m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Newport Rhode Races Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 159m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for April, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 9°C to 15°C. This temperature range is widely considered optimal for marathon performance, allowing efficient heat dissipation without cold-related issues. There is a low chance of rain (8%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Trail
Newport Rhode Races Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are usually slower than the road equivalent - often by 10-20% - because of uneven footing, technical sections, and frequently steeper gradients, though a smooth, non-technical or downhill trail can run faster than that suggests. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended.
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