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Newport,
Rhode Island,
United States - April
- 3 miles/5K, 13.1 miles/Half Marathon, 26.2 miles/Marathon
- Road Race
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Michelle Ladonne
Rockland, Massachusetts, United StatesOverall
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I would definitely do this marathon again - although if I had the opportunity, I would probably just stick with the half. Transport to the race is fairly easy to navigate, with a bus pickup from Second Beach down to the starting area. It was freezing before the race, but there was a small area to wait inside, which was key. The first half of the course was incredibly scenic, running along the ocean and down Bellevue Ave with views of the mansions - I loved it! Since most runners do the half, the second part of the marathon was pretty lonely, and a little tough as it ran right past the half marathon finish - so discouraging! The back half of the course had some scenic spots as it ran past the beach, but it was largely through residential areas and made it feel like it would never end! Definitely sticking with the half next time...