RHODE RACES – “A DASH PAST THE DAFFODILS”
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 04/18/2026
Join us in the City-by-the-Sea for this stunning marathon, half marathon or 5K (Just call it a Dash past the Daffodils). The Marathon starts at 7:30 a.m. at Easton’s Beach in Newport; the Half Marathon at 8:00 am and the 5k follows at 8:15 am – all from this beautiful seaside start. Pre/post your run, drop by the small park just East of Easton’s Beach for a magnificent picture backdrop of 25,000 daffodils fronting the Atlantic Ocean.
The marathon course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon Qualifier. Don’t forget to designate Newport in Bloom as your desired charity! Visit the Rhode Races website to learn more and to register.
WHERE: Easton’s Beach in Newport
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TIME: The Marathon starts at 7:30 am, the Half Marathon at 8:00am and the 5k follows at 8:15 am – all from this beautiful seaside start.
Location:
Easton's Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI, USA
See map: Google Maps
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Contact name:
Newport Daffodil Days Festival - Rhode Island
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
04/18/2026
Time:
7:00 am - 1:30 pm
Price:
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