Gray Matter Marketing has announced that Amica Mutual Insurance Co. will become the title sponsor of the 2017 Newport Marathon and Half Marathon. Recently named the “Best Half Marathon in the Northeast” by Competitor Magazine for 2016, the Amica Newport Marathon will be held on...
We are proud to announce that three of our events were recently recognized alongside some of the best races in the Northeast by Competitor Magazine in their annual "Best Of" voting. The Newport Marathon was voted as "Best Half Marathon" and as having the "Best Race...
Scattered showers and some soggy soggy shoes couldn’t dampen the spirit at the fourth annual Newport 10 Miler. Nearly 3,000 runners completed the scenic 10 mile road race through Newport, R.I. en route to raising $20,000 for local non-profit organizations. Now in its fourth year, the...
Newport County YMCA CEO Mike Miller, members of his staff and employees of Gray Matter Marketing volunteered to hang snow fencing atEaston Beach in Newport today. These measures are being put into place to protect the dunes during the annual Carnival held by Rockwell Amusements...
Despite foggy weather over Aquidneck Island, the Newport Night Run held on April 1, was a resounding success. More than 650 enthusiastic runners took to a newly designed course beginning and ending at Rogers High School with such Newport landmarks as Ocean Drive and Hazard...
As we cross the finish line in 2015, we felt it was appropriate to look at the course we conquered this past year. All told, it was a banner year for Gray Matter Marketing as we added several new events, traveled to many new markets,...
Runners and craft beer lovers have good reason to look forward to 2016. Make that eight good reasons. The Craft Brew Races return for another year of eight 5k road races paired with locally-centered craft beer festivals. The race and local craft beer celebration will feature...
On October 25th, 2015, 3,500 walkers, runners, athletes, and families participated in the 5th annual Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run. The event lived up to its name, allowing participants the unique opportunity to cross Newport’s iconic Pell Bridge on foot, while helping to raise more...
The Newport Marathon, held October 11, was a tremendous success. More than 2,000 runners from across the country enjoyed a beautiful day in Rhode Island, while helping raise more than $65,000 for local non-profit organizations. Gray Matter Marketing donated $50,000 to five local charities and...
Calling all beer fans! The 4th annual Cape Cod Brew Fest returns to Cape Cod with more than 75 craft breweries and hundreds of unique beers. Guests can also expect vendors, food trucks and live music. Cape Cod’s largest craft beer festival kicks off on...