2027 IPA 5K & Half Marathon
Newburyport's IPA 5K & Half Marathon offers a beer-centric celebration with a scenic coastal New England course.
Race Date
Jul 18, 2027
Location
Newburyport, MA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, July 18, 2027
- Location
- Newburyport, Massachusetts
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 818
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The IPA 5K & Half Marathon in Newburyport, Massachusetts, offers a unique celebration of craft beer and running. Starting and finishing at the RiverWalk Brewery, this event invites participants to toast their finish with a cold IPA in the taproom.
Runners can expect a course that winds through the charming coastal New England town. While specific elevation details are minimal, the course is generally flat, making it a potential spot for personal bests. The event, which has seen around 734 finishers in recent editions, draws participants from approximately 28 states, highlighting its appeal as a destination race.
With its brewery finish and the opportunity to explore Newburyport's attractions, the IPA 5K & Half Marathon provides a festive atmosphere for runners and their supporters. The event is noted for its ~799 finishers and a modest repeat-runner rate of about 3%, suggesting a steady stream of new participants each year.
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Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, July 18, 2027
Start Time
TBA
Start Location
RiverWalk Brewing Co., Newburyport, MA, 01950
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Coastal, Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Quality Score
2 years running
~799 finishers a year
shrinking
3% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 28 states
winner 1:26:36
typical high 82°F
Historical Finish Times
How 818 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
818
Median time
2:11:13
Latest turnout
381
States
31
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the 2027 IPA 5K & Half Marathon?
The 2027 IPA 5K & Half Marathon is held on Sunday, July 18, 2027.
Where does the 2027 IPA 5K & Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
What distances does the 2027 IPA 5K & Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2027 IPA 5K & Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The 2027 IPA 5K & Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the 2027 IPA 5K & Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 818 runners who have completed the 2027 IPA 5K & Half Marathon.
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