Newport’s famous BankNewport 10 Miler road race has announced that BankNewport will continue as the title sponsor of the event through 2025. Produced by Gray Matter Marketing, the race is set to take place on June 4th, 2023, and is a highly anticipated event for runners near and far. President of Gray Matter Marketing, Matt […]
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Craft Brew Races Newport returns to Fort Adams on July 16, will feature local and regional breweries
Beer and running event series, the Craft Brew Races, returns Fort Adams State Park in Newport on July 16th, 2022. A portion of the proceeds from the Craft Brew Races Newport will be donated to the Rhode Island Brewers Guild in support of the growth of craft beer and brewing in Rhode Island. The event is […]
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2022 Behan Bros. Newport Night Run raises more than $25,000 for Newport Public Education Foundation
After a two-year hiatus, the Behan Bros. Newport Night Run made its triumphant return to the streets of Newport on Saturday, April 9th. This year was a record-breaker on two counts, with local runner Addison Brooks smashing the course record by more than 40 seconds, and sponsors and donations smashing the event’s past fundraising records. Thanks to […]
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Gray Matter Marketing celebrates 10 years in business
On April 12th, Gray Matter Marketing will celebrate its 10-year anniversary in business . The company, which specializes in large-scale road races and beer festivals in the northeast, is based in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Every event Gray Matter Marketing produces is partnered with local nonprofits, and, to date, events have raised more than $1.2 million to […]
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Southeast Health Aquidneck 10K returns in March, will benefit the Norman Bird Sanctuary
Calling all New-Years resolutionists, and local runners and walkers: the popular Southcoast Health Aquidneck 10K road race will return on March 20th, 2022! A portion of each registration fee for this event will be donated to the Norman Bird Sanctuary in support of their conservation and environmental efforts. The event is sponsored by Southcoast Health, presented […]
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Amica Newport Marathon Recognized as ‘Best Marathon’ in Rhode Island
Photo Credit: Clancy Creative/Amica Newport Marathon Newport, RI – The results are in, and the Amica Newport Marathon has been recognized by RaceRaves as the top marathon in Rhode Island! The event, which is produced by Gray Matter Marketing, is held on Columbus Day Weekend. Starting and finishing at Easton’s Beach, the race has a half […]
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More than 3,000 runners will participate in Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run on Sunday
Photo Credit: Clancy Creative/Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run Newport, RI – More than 3,000 runners and walkers will take on the Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run this coming Sunday, October 21st, making the event the largest to date. The course, which runs from Jamestown to Newport over the Claiborne Pell Bridge, is the only day […]
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Registration now open for 2018 Newport Night Run
Registration is now open for the fifth annual Newport Night Run, which will be held on April 7th, 2018. The 5K road race benefits the Newport Public Education Foundation and is produced by Gray Matter Marketing. Since it’s inception in 2014, the Newport Night Run has raised more than $10,000 for the Newport Public Education Foundation. […]
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BankNewport named Newport 10 Miler title sponsor
Local favorite road race, the Newport 10 Miler, has a new title sponsor, BankNewport. The annual event, which has sold out every year since 2016, will take place on June 3rd, 2018. The event is produced by Gray Matter Marketing, based in Portsmouth. “With the additional support of BankNewport, we can ensure this event continues to […]
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Everything The Public Needs to Know About the Newport Marathon on October 9th
The Newport Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 9th, and will feature a full marathon and half-marathon course through Newport and Middletown. The race will begin and end at Easton’s Beach and utilize long stretches of roads in both communities, including Memorial Boulevard, Ocean Ave., Tuckerman Ave., and Hanging Rock Road, making for an especially […]
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Registration Now Open for 2016 Newport Marathon and Half-Marathon
Registration is now open for one of the area’s premier running events. The Newport Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 9, 2016 and will once again draw thousands of runners to Newport and Middletown, Rhode Island. Event organizers anticipate the race will sell out at a capacity of 4,000 participants. The marathon will attract […]
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Gallery: Our Favorite 2015 Pell Bridge Run Photos
More than 3,500 walkers and runners participated in the 2015 Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run on Sunday, October 25th. This event is the only time throughout the year that pedestrians are allowed to run or walk across the Claiborne Pell Bridge from Jamestown to Newport, R.I. According to the Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run Facebook Page, Geoff Nelson became […]
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What You Need to Know About This Weekend’s Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority’s Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run will take place on Sunday, October 25th, 2015 . Over 3000 runners and walkers will make their way over the Newport Pell Bridge on Sunday to raise money for charity. NOTE: . Registration is still available online or onsite before the beginning of the […]