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
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
+0.19 m
Separation
8.2%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
MA23012JK · 2023 Harborside Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change.
Course Map
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Quality Score
Runner Favorite8710 years running
~2,604 finishers a year
growing or steady
10% returning runners
USATF certified · 2 timing sources · 9 photos
runners from 25 states
winner 1:17:49
typical high 57°F
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
Historical Finish Times
How 8,512 finishers actually crossed the line across 10 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
8,512
Median time
2:07:19
Latest turnout
1,423
States
41
Turnout by year
2017–2025
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