“The Newport County YMCA is more than a gym; it is a powerful association of men, women, and children committed to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.” The Newport County YMCA has a variety of scholarship programs and community support campaigns in order to...
The Amica Newport Marathon, BankNewport 10 Miler, and Ocean Road 10K have all been named in the top 100 races in the USA by online racing resource Bib Raves. After a popular voting round followed by a judged round, these three events have secured top...
Clean Ocean Access (COA) is a local non-profit environmental group focused on working to improve ocean health. COA strives to bring people together and build community through “action today so future generations can enjoy ocean activities.” The Clean Ocean Access team aims to reach this...
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...
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...
Sandy Spitler is no stranger to breaking the tape in our City-by-the-Sea. In 2018, the now-Newporter won the Amica Newport Marathon, with a blazing fast time of 2 hours, 59 minutes and 51 seconds, setting a new course record. Following up on her performance, this...