Marathons in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has one marathon in our database in United States, centred on Newport. Newport Rhode Races Marathon typically draws around 1,099 finishers. Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.

Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Newport Rhode Races Marathon

The Newport Rhode Races Marathon draws approximately 1,099 finishers each April on a scenic coastal road in Newport, United States. It pairs Atlantic coastal scenery with a competitive New England field on one of Rhode Island's premier road-race weekends. The course follows Newport's Ocean Drive past Gilded Age mansions, coastal cliffs, and Narragansett Bay vistas. Coastal rollers add character to an otherwise moderate profile.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Nearby Marathons

Other races closest to Rhode Island.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States· 4 km away

Flying Pig Marathon

The Flying Pig Marathon is Cincinnati's beloved spring race, drawing about 10,000 finishers through the city's seven hills and across the Ohio River. Named for Cincinnati's pork-industry heritage, the Pig features enthusiastic local crowds, a tour of downtown, Eden Park, and the riverfront, and a finish festival at Sawyer Point. May weather and rolling terrain make it a challenging but festive Midwest marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027

Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States· 48 km away

Cape Cod Marathon

The Cape Cod Marathon draws approximately 1,400 finishers each October on a scenic coastal road in Falmouth, United States. Its autumn timing captures Cape scenery after summer crowds fade. The route passes sea inlets, cranberry-country roads, and breezy sections with Buzzards Bay views. Sea inlets and cranberry-country roads climb with breezy Buzzards Bay views after summer crowds fade from this classic October Cape course.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Louisville, Kentucky, United States· 144 km away

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon

The Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon draws approximately 2,200 finishers each April through Louisville in the lead-up to the famous horse race. The course passes Churchill Downs, the Ohio River waterfront, and the Cherokee Park loop on rolling Kentucky terrain. April's Derby-season atmosphere and the mini-marathon tradition make it one of America's most festive spring marathons.

Next race: Saturday, 24 April 2027

Columbus, Ohio, United States· 161 km away

Columbus Marathon

The Columbus Marathon draws approximately 4,500 finishers on an urban road in Columbus, United States. The course starts and finishes at the Ohio Statehouse. The route passes the Short North, Ohio State University, and German Village. Very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 18 October 2026

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States· 161 km away

Indianapolis Marathon

The Indianapolis Marathon draws approximately 4,500 finishers on an urban road in Indianapolis, United States. The course starts and finishes at Monument Circle. The route passes the Indianapolis Motor Speedway area and the Canal Walk. Mostly flat with gentle undulations.

Next race: Sunday, 1 November 2026