Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon vs Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofAmica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon or Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon and Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) Half Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 0.4%
- flat grade share
- 82.0%
- lower ascent
- 119 m
- climbing density
- 5.7 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 8.1%
Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
| Metric | Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon | Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 82.0% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.4% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 8.3% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 0.7% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 9.7% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 119 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 5.7 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 950 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 21 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.2% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 119 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 8.1% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 2 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 2 m | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 88/100 |
| Conditions | 75/100 | 87/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
Longest climb length (m)
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon | Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-18 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Newport, Rhode Island | Newport, Rhode Island |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Course type | Loop | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Coastal, Waterfront, Island, Parkland, Historic, City, Countryside | Coastal, Waterfront, City, Island, Parkland, Historic |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Destination | Destination, Scenic Tour, Competitive |
| Total ascent | 119 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density | 5.7 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 119 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | 0 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 8.1% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 82.0% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | 0.4% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 3:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date).
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-18 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- Newport, Rhode Island
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) Half Marathon
- Newport, Rhode Island
Actual distance
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- Held
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) Half Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- Held
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) Half Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- Loop
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Scenery
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- Coastal, Waterfront, Island, Parkland, Historic, City, Countryside
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) Half Marathon
- Coastal, Waterfront, City, Island, Parkland, Historic
Atmosphere
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- Scenic Tour, Destination
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) Half Marathon
- Destination, Scenic Tour, Competitive
Total ascent
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- 119 m
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Climbing density
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- 5.7 m/km
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- 119 m
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- 0 m
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- 8.1%
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- 82.0%
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- 0.4%
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) Half Marathon
- 3:30:00
Entry model
- Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon
- Open
- Newport Rhode Races (Newport Spring Marathon & Half) Half Marathon
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.