Half Marathon-by-the-Sea

Race Date

Sep 13, 2026

Location

Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

The Experience

Named for the host community of Manchester-by-the-Sea, the race provides scenic views. Race through the historic and charming downtown and past the pristine fresh water lakes in nearby Hamilton, MA.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Start Time

9:00 AM

Giveaway

Tech Shirt

Start Location

Manchester Essex High School, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

USATF Certified Course

MA16012BK · Expires 2026 · Half Marathon By-The-Sea

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:04:56

9:32/mi

Winning Time

1:15:05

5:44/mi

Finishers (2025)

450

States Represented

24 / 50

Gender Split

52% Female48% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:153:00

FASTER 25%

1:52:26

MEDIAN

2:04:56

SLOWER 25%

2:21:37

Average runner age: 36

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Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

60°

Afternoon (High)

73°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

78%

Humidity

About the Organizer

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