Newport Resolution Run

Start Your Year the Rugged Way

Kick off 2027 on the Oregon Coast with the Newport Resolution Run & Plunge — a gritty, beautiful, community-centered way to start the new year.

Set at South Beach State Park in Newport, Oregon, this event brings together raw coastal scenery, winter grit, and one unforgettable finish-line tradition: the plunge.

Choose your distance:

Half Marathon
A rugged mix of road and trail. The half marathon starts and finishes on pavement, with a challenging stretch through the Wilder Trail system in the middle. Expect coastal air, rolling terrain, and a course that asks you to earn the finish.

The half marathon has a 2:45 cutoff for full course support, but we’ll be cheering you across the finish line either way.

10K & 5K
Flat, fast, and welcoming for runners and walkers looking to start the year strong. The 10K and 5K are road out-and-back courses — perfect for chasing a New Year’s PR, building momentum, or simply showing up with your community.

The Ultimate Coastal Finish
The Newport Resolution Run & Plunge is built around one unforgettable tradition: finishing your race and taking the plunge.

Our primary plan is to finish near the Pacific Ocean shoreline, where runners can celebrate by plunging into the ocean after crossing the finish line.

If strong winds, surf conditions, or other coastal safety concerns make the ocean finish unfavorable, we will use our alternate finish and plunge location at the South Beach Marina. This keeps the plunge tradition alive while allowing us to make the safest race-day decision for participants, volunteers, and crew.

The plunge is optional, but the memory lasts all year.

Why Join Us?
The Newport Resolution Run & Plunge is more than a race. It’s a bold beginning.

It’s about starting the year with purpose, embracing the elements, and celebrating what your body and spirit can do. You’ll find rugged coastal beauty, human grit, warm community energy, and the kind of finish-line memory that sticks with you all year.

Whether you’re chasing a goal, tackling the half marathon trails, running your first 5K, or plunging with friends, this is your invitation to start 2027 the rugged way.

Registration Policies
Refunds & Credits
There are no refunds.

Participants who cancel 30 or more days before race day may receive a 50% credit toward a future Ardor Adventures event.

No credit is available for cancellations made within 30 days of race day.

Transfers
Transfers are allowed until December 21, 2026. A $10 transfer fee applies.

Event Details
Race Date: Saturday, January 2, 2027
Location: South Beach State Park, Newport, Oregon
Distances: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
Start Times: Half Marathon 9:00 AM, 10K 9:20 AM, 5K 9:30 AM
Medal: Included with registration
Shirt: Optional $15 add-on
Plunge: Included and encouraged. Primary plunge location is the Pacific Ocean shoreline, with South Beach Marina as the alternate location if ocean conditions are not favorable.

Don’t Miss Out
The Newport Resolution Run & Plunge is your chance to begin the year with grit, beauty, community, and courage.

Register now and start your year the rugged way.

Join fellow runners on January 3, 2026 for the Newport Resolution Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon featuring a flat and fast course in Newport.