Town and Country Half Marathon & 5K
Newburyport's Town and Country Half Marathon offers a scenic road race with a festive brewery finish.
Race Date
Jun 28, 2026
Location
Newburyport, MA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, June 28, 2026
- Location
- Newburyport, Massachusetts
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 2,249
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Town and Country Half Marathon in Newburyport, Massachusetts, offers a scenic journey through this historic coastal city. Runners will experience a predominantly flat, certified course, making it a prime location for achieving personal bests. The race begins and ends at the RiverWalk Brewery, setting a unique and celebratory tone for participants.
With editions dating back to 2020 and a growing field size, the event has become a popular draw, attracting runners from approximately 25 states. While repeat-runner loyalty is modest, the race's charm and convenient location in greater Newburyport, with its own attractions, make it a worthy destination.
The finish line experience is highlighted by a cold beer in the Beer Garden, a perfect reward for crossing the 21.1km distance. This race provides a blend of competitive road racing and a relaxed, community-focused atmosphere.
Race-provided description
Join us in beautiful Newburyport, Massachusetts for a scenic half marathon and 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. YuKan is celebrating our 15th Anniversary in 2026! Register for the 3Peat Challenge and Save 15% on all three races!
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Race Shirt
Start Location
RiverWalk Brewing Co., Newburyport, MA, 01950
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Coastal, Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
MA20002BK · Town & Country Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Solid Pick576 years running
~973 finishers a year
growing or steady
4% returning runners
USATF certified · 6 timing sources
runners from 25 states
winner 1:21:18
typical high 81°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
65°
Afternoon (High)
81°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
75%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2,249 finishers actually crossed the line across 6 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
2,249
Median time
2:08:30
Latest turnout
604
States
36
Turnout by year
2020–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Town and Country Half Marathon & 5K?
The Town and Country Half Marathon & 5K is held on Sunday, June 28, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Town and Country Half Marathon & 5K take place?
It takes place in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
What distances does the Town and Country Half Marathon & 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K.
Is the Town and Country Half Marathon & 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The Town and Country Half Marathon & 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Town and Country Half Marathon & 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2,249 runners who have completed the Town and Country Half Marathon & 5K.
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