Spectators are an integral part of a great race atmosphere. Runners at the Amica Newport Marathon and Half Marathon will be tackling very long distances, and having cheering fans, friends and family along the course is often an extra push of motivation! Hand-operated noisemakers such...
The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) “keeps families together and near the care they need.” RMHC serves families of critically ill or injured children from prenatal up to 21 years old. While families are seeking treatment for their children, RMHC provides housing for these families...
“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...
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (MLK Community Center) serves all of Newport County. Their current clients are in Jamestown, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Newport. The MLK Community Center makes our community stronger by striving to fight hunger, promote health, educate children, support...
Boys Town New England provides housing and support for at-risk youth and families in Rhode Island, through their Family Home Program, Foster Family Services, Care Coordination, Visitation Services, and Parent Education Classes (Common Sense Parenting). Boys Town New England also works closely with the elementary...
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...
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...
This year, during sign-up, we ask runners why they’re choosing to run the Amica Newport Marathon or Half Marathon, and sharing their stories. While we received hundreds of answers, Ken Dobler's stood out to us. Ken isn't running the Amica Newport Marathon for himself — not...