The America's Cup is the oldest trophy in international sports and was first awarded in 1851. It is unusual in that the Cup is not contested on a set schedule; rather, a yacht club that wishes to challenge for the Cup will contact the yacht...
Here at Gray Matter Marketing, we're known for our event production. But what happens when we try to participate in our OWN event? We’re about to find out… Follow along with team GMM as every employee collectively runs the Amica Newport Marathon course starting on June...
For more than 2,500 runners from near and far, months of training culminated in this weekend’s BankNewport 10 Miler. The sixth annual race was run under beautiful, sunny skies and comfortable June temperatures on Sunday. Participants completed the beautiful 10-mile course, which started and finished...
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...