The 10th Annual Newport Night Run and Gray Matter Marketing has announced Grenon’s of Newport as the event’s new title sponsor for 2025.
Set to take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, proceeds from the event benefit the Newport Public Education Foundation. Since its inception, the Grenon’s Newport Night Run has helped the NPEF raise more than $161,000.
“As a Newport Public School graduate, I am honored that Gray Matter Marketing has played a role in bringing the community together for a fun annual event that benefits the students of Newport.,” says Matt Gray, President of Gray Matter Marketing, which produces the event. “This race is more than just a run; it’s an opportunity to connect with our neighbors, celebrate Newport, and make a lasting impact on local youth. We are proud to see how the Newport Night Run continues to grow and inspire participants year after year.”
“As a proud product of the Newport Public School system, I deeply value the critical work of the Newport Public Education Foundation in navigating today’s challenging educational landscape,” says Ray Grenon, founder and owner of Grenon’s of Newport. “Their efforts provide an invaluable service to our community, and I am honored to contribute in any way I can.”
“The Newport Public Education Foundation is delighted to welcome Grenon’s of Newport as the title sponsor of our signature Night Run event,” says Kim Behan, President of the Newport Public Education Foundation. “Our ability to fund innovative teaching grants and provide enriching experiential opportunities for Newport students depends on the generous support of community partners and sponsors. Grenon’s of Newport exemplifies the enduring commitment and generosity that makes our work possible, and we are deeply grateful for their partnership.”
The Grenon’s Newport Night Run is a 5K (3.1-mile) run or walk that starts and finishes at Rogers High School, beginning at 7:30 PM on Saturday, April 5th. The course showcases some of Newport’s most beautiful rural roads, including parts of Ocean Avenue and Hazard Road. Walkers and runners of all ages and paces are welcome to participate!
Registration for the Grenon’s Newport Night Run is now open at newportnightrun.com
Local businesses interested in sponsorship can visit newportnightrun.com and click “Become a sponsor.”