PortRun Half Marathon & 5K
Newburyport's PortRun Half Marathon & 5K offers a scenic fall race ending with a celebratory brew.
Race Date
Sep 27, 2026
Location
Newburyport, MA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Location
- Newburyport, Massachusetts
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 393
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The PortRun Half Marathon & 5K invites runners to celebrate the fall season in picturesque Newburyport, Massachusetts. The scenic course, starting and finishing at the RiverWalk Brewery, promises a delightful journey through the area.
This event, with its most recent edition in 2025 and a growing field that recently saw around 571 finishers, draws participants from approximately 21 states. While the repeat-runner rate is currently around 3%, the race is establishing itself as a noteworthy fall event.
Upon crossing the finish line, runners can head directly to the Beer Garden for a well-deserved cold beer. The brewery setting and the charm of Newburyport provide a festive atmosphere to cap off a rewarding race day.
Race-provided description
Celebrate Fall in beautiful Newburyport, MA with a scenic Half Marathon & 5K that start and finish at the RiverWalk Brewery. Enjoy a cold beer in the Beer Garden to celebrate your finish. Once you're done, you can spend the day enjoying everything greater Newburyport has to offer!
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
RiverWalk Brewing Co., Newburyport, MA, 01950
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Small Town
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick442 years running
~338 finishers a year
growing or steady
3% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 21 states
winner 1:21:40
typical high 67°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
56°
Afternoon (High)
67°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
80%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 393 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
393
Median time
2:05:13
Latest turnout
288
States
23
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the PortRun Half Marathon & 5K?
The PortRun Half Marathon & 5K is held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the PortRun Half Marathon & 5K take place?
It takes place in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
What distances does the PortRun Half Marathon & 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K.
Is the PortRun Half Marathon & 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The PortRun Half Marathon & 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the PortRun Half Marathon & 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 393 runners who have completed the PortRun Half Marathon & 5K.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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