Spectators are an integral part of a great race atmosphere. Runners at the BankNewport 10 Miler are tackling an impressive distance, and having cheering fans, friends and family along the course is often an extra push of motivation! Hand-operated noisemakers such as cowbells, funny costumes,...
For local runners, the BankNewport 10 Miler is a summer kick-off of sorts, marking the beginning of a season full of fun events and beautiful courses. This year’s BankNewport 10 Miler will host more than 3,000 runners on June 3rd, starting and finishing at Fort...
Craft Beer is one of the fastest growing industries in the country, and the Northeast is one of the epicenters of that expansion. The brand-new Wells Brew Fest is a celebration of American Craft Beer with a focus on Maine’s breweries, showcased at the Wells...
For local runners in Portland, Maine, the course for the Portland 10 Miler was a familiar one. Highlighting some of Portland’s most beautiful running paths with a start and finish in Edward Payson Park, 1,400 runners and walkers enjoyed beautiful weather and a fun...
It may be safe to say that spring has finally arrived in Newport. On Saturday night, more than 900 runners gathered at Rogers High School to ring in the start of the warmer running season at the fifth annual Newport Night Run. The event, which...
It’s no secret that Gray Matter Marketing loves the 10 mile race distance. This year’s BankNewport 10 Miler will be the sixth edition of the local favorite race, but we’ve also added two new 10 milers to our portfolio. The inaugural Vermont 10 Miler took place in...
’Tis the season for reflecting on 2017, and what a year we’ve had! The Gray Matter Marketing Team is so thankful for our participants, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and staff who made the entire year possible. We couldn’t make the impact we do and pull off...
Registration is open for the 2018 Amica Newport Marathon and Half Marathon, which will be held on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. The event features a 13.1 and a 26.2-mile course for runners from around the country and across the globe to experience some of Newport...
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...
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...