Harborside Half Marathon & 5K
Race Date
Nov 8, 2026
Location
Newburyport, MA
The Experience
Anchors away, New England! The 12th Annual Harborside Half Marathon & 5K returns to Newburyport, MA on November 8, 2026 for another race past iconic New England waterscapes. Join thousands of runners through the picturesque fall scenery on the half marathon or 5K courses. Soak in the crisp autumn air all the way to the finish line, where a post-race party featuring pizza, snacks, and complimentary craft beer (21+) will be waiting for you. This event sold out six weeks early last year, so don’t miss your chance to join the fun in 2026. Register today!
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Giveaway
Hoodie
Start Location
40 Parker Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+0.19 m
Separation
8.2%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
MA23012JK · Expires 2033 · 2023 Harborside Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change.
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Historical Performance
Median Finish
2:08:18
9:48/mi
Winning Time
1:17:49
5:56/mi
Finishers (2025)
1,790
States Represented
29 / 50
Gender Split
Finish Time Distribution
FASTER 25%
1:54:07
MEDIAN
2:08:18
SLOWER 25%
2:24:21
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
43°
Afternoon (High)
57°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
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