July 4, 2026 • Newport, Oregon

Event Info & Race Day FAQs

Everything you need to know before race morning so you can arrive confident, prepared, and ready to enjoy the experience.

Race Morning Should Feel Easy

This page is here to remove the guesswork.

From packet pickup and parking to aid stations and awards, here is the practical information participants most often want before race day.

Quick Race Day Flow

7:00 AM

Race-day packet pickup opens near the start line.

8:30 AM

Kids Fun Run begins.

9:00 AM

Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K start.

After You Finish

Grab food, drinks, your medal, and enjoy the morning.

📋 Event Info

📍 Event Location

Start/Finish: South Beach Marina, Newport, Oregon

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Plan to arrive early enough to park, pick up your packet if needed, and get settled before your start.

🕒 Start Times

  • Kids Fun Run: 8:30 AM
  • Half Marathon, 10K & 5K: 9:00 AM
Give yourself a little buffer so you are not rushing right before the start.

🧾 Packet Pickup

  • Early Pickup: July 3, 5:30–7:30 PM
  • Location: Rogue Brewery (Wood Room)
  • Race Day Pickup: July 4 beginning at 7:00 AM near the start line
Early packet pickup is the easiest option if you want a smoother, lower-stress race morning.

🚗 Parking

Free parking is available near the marina.

Please arrive early, park carefully, and follow volunteer direction so traffic flows smoothly for everyone.

🧴 Aid Stations

Half Marathon: Miles 2, 4.1, 6, 8.1, 9.9, 11.7

10K: Miles 2, 4.1, 4.7

5K: Mile 2

🚶 Walkers

Walkers are welcome in the 5K and 10K.

Walkers are not permitted in the Half Marathon due to the course demands and event time limits.

🏅 Awards & Finisher Swag

  • Top 3 Overall in the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
  • Age Group Awards
  • Finisher medals for all timed-race participants
  • Kids Fun Run participants receive a ribbon or medal

🌭 Post-Race

After you finish, stick around and enjoy the post-race atmosphere.

Food, drinks, medals, and a relaxed coastal finish-line vibe are all part of the experience.

🙌 Want to Volunteer?

Volunteers help make the Newport Celebration Run welcoming, smooth, and memorable for everyone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Arriving early is strongly recommended, especially if you need race-day packet pickup. That gives you time to park, get oriented, and start the morning feeling relaxed.

Yes. Race-day packet pickup opens at 7:00 AM near the start line. Early pickup on July 3 is the faster and easier option if you want less race-morning stress.

Walkers are welcome in the 5K and 10K. The Half Marathon is not open to walkers because of the course demands and time limit.

Yes. Free parking is available near the marina. Please arrive early and follow volunteer direction.

After you finish, grab your medal, enjoy the post-race food and drinks, and relax with the community before heading into the rest of your July 4th.

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🤝 Powered by Community

The Newport Celebration Run proudly partners with the Rotary Club of Newport — a local force for good supporting scholarships, youth programs, and essential services in our community.

A portion of every entry helps fund their work. You can also make an additional donation during registration.

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Want to help on race day?

Join the fun and make the magic happen — volunteers are the heartbeat of this event!

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