Novelty course · Newport, RI
Citizens Pell Bridge Run is a fun run on a one-of-a-kind course in Newport, Rhode Island, with no upcoming dates listed.
Season completedFamily friendly
- When
- Last held Sun, Aug 30, 2026; next date TBA
Start 7:00 AM
Traditionally a Sunday in October (moved to August in 2026) - Where
- Jamestown (start) to downtown Newport (finish)
Newport, RI · Newport
Directions - Entry
- Register
- Organized by
- Gray Matter Marketing
15th annual in 2026 (since 2011)
What to expect
2026 Season completed
Sunday, August 30, 2026
- Sun, Aug 30, 2026
2027 Projected
Date TBA
About the run
A 4.1-mile point-to-point run/walk from Jamestown over the Pell Bridge into downtown Newport, with shuttles to the start. It is usually held in October but moved to August 30 in 2026 because of bridge maintenance.
The run
- Distances
- 4.1 miles
- Season
- Fall
- Field
- 3,500 in 2026
- Benefits
- Local nonprofits (100% of net proceeds, via RITBA Foundation grants)
Nearby
Sources
- Official site official
- Registration official
- What's Up Newp date change research
Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.