Races Half marathon · Newburyport, USA
Newburyport Half Marathon
Newburyport Half Marathon is a rolling half marathon in Newburyport, USA, held each October. Starts and finishes at Cashman Park on the Merrimack waterfront, with roads through West Newbury and a stretch of the Clipper Rail Trail. Race reports describe it as mostly flat with gentle rolling sections. Late October mornings in Newburyport are cool, with typical temperatures of 3 to 14°C. With Newburyport Half Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
October
every year
Course
rolling
Half marathon
Conditions
Late October mornings in Newburyport are cool, with typical temperatures of 3 to 14°C.
Racing this course well
Starts and finishes at Cashman Park on the Merrimack waterfront, with roads through West Newbury and a stretch of the Clipper Rail Trail. Race reports describe it as mostly flat with gentle rolling sections.
With Newburyport Half Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
Official Newburyport Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 09:15
- Time limit
- 3.5 hours
- Also on the day
- 5k
The course in numbers
Reports mention a short hill in the early miles, two out-and-back stretches and a final section through an industrial park.
- Surface
- Roads, plus a section of the Clipper Rail Trail
Worth knowing
- The event includes a two-person relay with the exchange at the 6.5-mile mark.
Pick your goal for Newburyport
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We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
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Asked often
- When is the Newburyport Half Marathon?
- It is held each October in Newburyport, USA. Check the official Newburyport Half Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Newburyport Half Marathon course flat?
- Starts and finishes at Cashman Park on the Merrimack waterfront, with roads through West Newbury and a stretch of the Clipper Rail Trail. Race reports describe it as mostly flat with gentle rolling sections.
- How do I enter the Newburyport Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served.
- How should I train for the Newburyport Half Marathon?
- Train specifically for Newburyport — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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