I was so excited to run this race. I even arrived early to pick a big pumpkin and run with it. The race course was fun, it was a beautiful settings, and the obstacles were very simple (except the last one) and perfect for completing while holding a pumpkin.

Packet pick up was a mess. They lost my bib, as well as 2 others while I was there. 1 women and Race Director were arguing - no customer service friendly people at all at the pick up. race was 17 minutes late -
course was beautiful and

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