As everyone said, this is a beautiful race course. There were not a lot of spectators out on the course, but the ones who were there were great! At mile 25, on the appropriately named Purgatory Road hill I asked a spectator for a sip of water and was handed a bottle. This is the type of support that I saw through out the race.

Yes, there are hills in this race. And I am not sure that they can really be called rolling as they start at mile 18ish and you don't get to go back down until mile 23. Were there was a family run water station that included a small but loud cheering section. I've gotta learn to love those hills!!! :-)

Many of the reviews say the race had only one bus running, but we counted at least three and I didn't have to wait more than 6 minutes to catch a ride back to the tent at the race start.

This is small race, so if you are looking for the logistical support of Boston, New York or the Marine Corps size events, you will be disappointed. If you are looking for a well-run race on a really beautiful course that will add a little more to the 26.2 mile challenge then this is one you should go for. When you train, you need to add hills to the end of your routes.

This was an absolutely beautiful run. The day was great and perfect for running. Water stops were a bit sparse on the back end. The hills were killer after mile 19!!!!
Although I did not need medical attention I did make note of the lack of any aid/medical stations or personnel. Thank goodness my family was able to find me on at least 8 different spots on the race route because spectators were sparse. Those that were there were enthusiastic. Thank you.

The course was nice with views of the ocean, mansions, vineyards, and farms but the hills took a lot out of your body. The start and first mile were in downtown Newport, which was a plus. The weather was muggy and humid, but at least the rain ended early in the morning. The course needed more water stops and lacked spectators and the finish line was horrible. The finish line was over a mile from downtown and there was only one shuttle bus to transport people to the after party and nothing to drink or eat. I never made it to the party since parking is limited in the area and I had to move the car before I got a ticket.

I would hope that since this was the first year for the new course, race management will correct the problems, and if they do, it will be a good marathon.

I've run a lot of half marathons and being from RI this was a perfect choice for my first marathon. I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful course the first 13 miles with excellent ocean front views, farm animals and lots of BIG mansions. I went out way too fast which I was aware of but kept on with an 8:20 pace for the first 13. I slowed down during the last half with some decent hills. More water stations would have been good. Mylar wraps at the finish were a nice touch. Not too much food at the finish other than a small table with some bananas and some water. Being my first marathon I would have loved to purchase a jacket or hat with the Breakers Marathon on it. I will do this one again next year and will be much more prepared for the hills.

This event is a gem in the field of marathons. One gets to enjoy a beautiful diverse run. You will enjoy country estates built in the 1800's, a downtown portion that reminds you of Marblehead, MA, beaches with surfers, a journey through a 1800 era military base and new home construction that makes Donald Trump envious.If you enjoy a journey through history, this is it. Plus the after-race lobster feed is the final touch. I lack adjectives and nouns to describe this unique course. This event exceeded all expectations that I had. Give yourself a treat and just do it.

I really enjoyed myself. The course was very scenic with a neat mixture of rolling hills, awesome mansions and crashing waves. Bellevue Ave., with its display of mansions, was certainly something to remember. The spectators, though sparse at times, were very supportive and upbeat. The water stops were well staffed and offered plenty of fluids (and some had power bars and candy). I think some,if not many, runners would have appreciated gu/gel packs, at least in the second half of the race. The post-race lobster and clam chowder was a great way to finish this experience. Overall, I would highly recommend this marathon for your 'To-Do' list.

The course was great but was not marked very well and in some spots wasn't marked at all. There were some slower runners that made wrong turns and had to turn around and go back.

The Breakers marathon was a beautiful marathon. I have just three recommendations that would make this a great event.1) they need to put more water stops out on the course, every three miles in a marathon is to far for most runners, particularly this year with the temperatures being so warm. 2) Chip timing really needs to be considered for next year with over 500 marathoners, I found it difficult to get through the rush at the start. If not using chips, perhaps start the relay after the marathon. 3)The hill at mile 25 was both a mental and physical killer, maybe changing the course so the hills are in the beginning and not one mile before the finish. This was my 13th marathon and was overall a nice experience, I would do it again if some small changes are made.

The course was great, especially the first 15-16 miles. The last 10 miles were a little boring but overall it was the most scenic course I have run. I live in a fairly hilly area so the hills werent much of a factor except for the one at mile 25. If I had to make some recommendations I would recommend some more water stops, especially towards the end. I would also recommend different cups; it was hard to drink out of the plastic cups. Overall I really enjoyed the race and I would definitely recommend running it. Newport is a great town, and if you have never been there, the marathon is a great way to see it.

The course for the first half of the marathon is beautiful. The start site was well organized and easy to find. The hills at the end of the course are challenging. The spectators, although few in number, were great. If I would change anything, it would be to add more water/Gatorade stations. Every three miles wasn't enough - especially in the last miles of the race! Perhaps post an elevation chart on the website.