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
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
+0.05 m
Separation
0.4%
USATF Certified Course
MA16006BK · Half Marathon By-The-Sea
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Standout7212 years running
~855 finishers a year
growing or steady
6% returning runners
USATF certified · 2 timing sources · 7 photos
runners from 26 states
winner 1:15:05
typical high 73°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
60°
Afternoon (High)
73°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
78%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 4,609 finishers actually crossed the line across 12 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
4,609
Median time
2:04:56
Latest turnout
450
States
35
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
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