This marathon is extremely well run and the limited entries give it a family atmosphere. The early morning run along the beautiful river makes this more of a rave run then a race. However, the course is flat and fast ensuring a PR for most runners.

This was my third marathon. The weather was good for racing. In general, the event was well organized. However, no one guided me in the right direction after the finish line so I had to do a lot of extra walking to get my shirt and coupons for chowder. Massage was great! The medal is very nice, but the finisher's shirt is gaudy.

This is a great marathon, though not large, it was very well organized. It is a beautiful course along the bay, and relatively flat, except the one hill towards the end in mile 26, then down hill and through the finish chute. If I didn't qualify for Boston on this course, I would be back next year.

First timer, so no reference but:
The course was beautiful. Race support was good. Weather was cool, no rain. Not a whole lot of spectators, but enough (I don't need much), and course was accessible for family wanting to drive along and find spots to cheer.

Nice location too, good eats and lots for the family to do.

Some blistering fast times for a little marathon too!

This was an incredible course, perfect weather, and wonderfully supported. Plus it was on my birthday! I hope to run this one again!

I loved this marathon. Because this is an out and back marathon, the lack of spectators wasn't too much of a problem. There was plenty of encouragement from other runners as we passed each other. It was a wonderfully flat course along the water. We spent a couple of days in Newport and had a fantastic overall experience. Only complaint was that the organizers highly advertised the post race awards/draw prizes. It was so crowded in the tiny room where it was held that we had to leave. Everyone shows up for the draw prizes!

This is my favorite marathon. This one is one I will continue to do as long as I'm running. Flat course, elevation is sea level. Breathing is great. This is a P.R. course. I qualified for 'Boston' on this course. Don't have anything negative to say, other than that the shirts are ugly.

This is a great course along the ocean for the first few miles and then along the bay for an out and back. No crowds so you have to dig deep the last 5 miles. I found myself alone for miles at a time, which can be good. All in all a great flat course that I will be running again.

The place is ideal for running, temperature in the Marathon day was rather cold but invigorating, it was a shame it was raining the first half an hour. Just a few spectators all way long was kind of difficult without them.

If you like an intimate, small, fast, flat, and scenic race, this is the one.