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Half Marathon-by-the-Sea

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

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.

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

Race Photos

Historical Finish Time Distribution

2,044 finishers across 5 years

1:103:30

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