Aquidneck Land Trust was founded in 1990 by a group of locals who were “concerned about the pace of real estate development and the increasing disengagement of residents and visitors from the Island’s natural resources.” Since its inception as the first nationally accredited land trust...
While many Rhode Islanders remained cozy in their beds on Sunday morning, more than 3,100 runners and walkers crossed the Claiborne Pell Bridge on foot during the ninth annual Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run. All of the proceeds from this local-favorite event are donated to...
On Oct.13, more than 3,000 runners and walkers took to the streets of Newport for a test of endurance in the Amica Insurance Newport Marathon and Half Marathon. For many runners, the race was not only a test of their physical abilities but carried a...
The third annual Vermont 10 Miler will take place on November 3rd when approximately 1,800 runners will test their mettle and endurance in the challenging, beautiful 10-mile road race. The course runs alongside some of Stowe’s most stunning fall scenery. Starting at the Mayo Farm Event...
This year, during sign-up, we ask runners why they’re choosing to run the Amica Newport Marathon or Half Marathon, and sharing their stories. While we received hundreds of answers, Ken Dobler's stood out to us. Ken isn't running the Amica Newport Marathon for himself — not...
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Foundation has announced their charitable partners for the 2019 Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run. This year’s list includes charities from Rhode Island and the surrounding area. To date, the Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run and the RITBA Foundation have...
Gray Matter Marketing is thrilled to announce that three of the company’s events have been shortlisted for the Top 100 Races in the USA by national online race review website Bibrave.com. The BibRave 100 breaks the races into categories by distance. The Amica Newport Marathon and...
Hi, my name is Lucy Cummings, and was an intern at Gray Matter Marketing during the summer of 2019. During my internship at Gray Matter, I have spent time both working in their office and helping at their events. This has allowed me to have...
11 weeks. 3 events. 101.5 hours in the office. 1 unforgettable experience. My name is Mackenzie Walsh and I am Rhode Island born and bred. I decided to head down south for school to get a slight change of pace for a few years. However, to...
Hi, my name is Lucy Cummings, and I have been interning with Gray Matter Marketing for the past eleven weeks during the 2019 Summer semester. Here's an opportunity to get to know a little more about me! I am from Westport, Massachusetts and am the youngest sibling...