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...
When Candice Caesar was born her mom nicknamed her Kandi and the name has stuck her whole life. Kandi served in the Army for 7 and a half years, until December 5, 1999, when her career ended due to an accident. “I sustained a traumatic...
Carolyn Mertz and Jessica Kraus met in their first week of college in 1999 and the two became fast friends. Despite their different backgrounds, Carolyn being a city girl from Chicago and Jess being a country girl from Tennessee, their friendship has lasted ever since. In...
Our hometown of Newport, Rhode Island is a runner's paradise for locals and visitors alike. We polled our friends at local running club Newport Run and Chug for their favorite tips, tricks, and spots for runners in Newport! Run “I love heading through the marsh on Hazard...
This year, during sign-up, we ask runners why they’re choosing to run the Amica Newport Marathon or Half Marathon this year. There are heartwarming stories, stories of triumph over physical challenges, and stories of deep friendships formed on the pavement. Sharon Toner’s story stopped us...
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...
Father-Son duo Tim & Steve began running when Tim was young, with 5K races. This Fall, they'll be taking on the Amica Newport Half Marathon side-by-side. We caught up with them about their running journey, together. The first few races they ran were tough. It took...