This race was one of the most exciting 5ks I have ever participated in for many reasons. The course is in downtown Doylestown and has you running or walking past parts of downtown as well as friendly neighborhoods. Families will cheer you on from the sidelines. Ample water is provided by

As with all Rock n Roll races, the logistics of packet pickup, race start, aid stations, finish corrals are all taken care of and easy for first timers to figure out. Weather was clear and a perfect 45 degrees. Good crowds on course. Only Negative is you MUST pay

The Newport Half Marathon was my first half marathon. The course was flat with beautiful scenery of the Manhattan skyline. The start line and the first few miles were a tight squeeze with all the runners but I imagine that is what ever race is like. Unfortunately, the race occurred the