Parking
Parking on the course is strictly prohibited. There is NO PARKING at Easton’s Beach or on Memorial Boulevard. Please plan on arriving early to locate your parking lot, take the shuttles, pick up your bib and line up the starting corrals. Aside from a break for the start of the race from 6:30am to 9:30am, shuttles will run continuously from 5am to 2:00pm.
ONLY Participants are allowed on the shuttles from the Industrial Park and 2nd Beach lots. You must show your bib or a RACE DAY BIB PICK UP confirmation to board the shuttles at the runner lots.
Carpooling and biking to the race are encouraged! However, bicycling on the course alongside your runner is prohibited.
Full Marathon Participant Parking
Participants in the full marathon will park at Second Beach at 475 Sachuest Rd., Middletown, RI. Shuttles will run from 5am to 2pm, with a break from 6:30am to 9:30am. LAST SHUTTLE will be at 6:30am. Bibs must be shown to board the shuttles.
Half Marathon Participant Parking
Participants in the half marathon will park in the Aquidneck Industrial Park at 31 John Clark Rd., Middletown RI. Shuttles will run from 5am to 2pm, with a break from 6:30am to 9:30am. LAST SHUTTLE will be at 6:30am. Bibs must be shown to board the shuttles.
Hotel Partners
Rate: $239
Must book by March 16th to receive this rate.
Group code: 2027N270416-141157
Rates - $174 to $195
Deadline to book is March 17, 2027
Click the link above to book or call 1-800-SONESTA, give the hotel number (Sonesta Select Newport Middletown) and Group Code: 041627NEWP_1
Rate: $386.50
Must book by March 19th to receive this rate
Additional Lodging
Please visit Discover Newport to learn about additional lodging options, as well as things to do while visiting the area. While these lodging options may not include room blocks or discounts, there are many other hotels available for your stay.
The hotels closest to the Start/Finish lines are the Newport Beach House, Newport Beach Hotel and Suites, Seabreeze Inn and the Wyndham Hotel.
Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, as well as Bristol, Warren and Fall River, MA offer a variety of accommodations and price ranges for your visit.
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is the Official Airport of the Newport Rhode Races! Skip the traffic and hassle of Boston and enjoy a smoother travel experience with easier parking, shorter walks, and convenient service to 40 nonstop destinations. Whether you're chasing a new PR or traveling home after crossing our finish line, choose PVD to spend less time traveling and more time focused on race day!
Enterprise is the official rental car company of Rhode Races & Events and the Rhode Races – Newport, book your rental through Enterprise and save 5% off their posted price for Enterprise and 10% from National. Use discount code – XZ49463 or reserve through this link.
Here are a few of the benefits that Enterprise Rent-A-Car can provide:
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Discounted rate structures and incentives for group bookings
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Free pickup and return service to almost every hotel in the Greater Providence Area
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On site airport locations, able to honor your group’s discounted rates
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Over 60 different makes and models to accommodate most needs
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Over 30 locations in the Rhode Island, Southeastern MA area
Contact information
401-490-2073
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Around Town
Newport is a city in the New England state of Rhode Island, set on Aquidneck Island. Its yacht-filled harbor hosted the America’s Cup, a renowned annual regatta, for many years. Newport is also known for the Gilded Age mansions lining Bellevue Avenue, some of which are now museums. Visit Discover Newport to learn more.
Daffodil Days
April 1st kicks off Daffodil Days in Newport, RI! Join Newport’s Daffadillion, “Get Daffy” and enjoy their celebration of Spring.
We have partnered with the Newport Daffodil Days Festival to give you a true Spring Newport Experience. Learn more about their calendar of events at this link.
