Sun, Nov 8, 2026

Harborside Half Marathon & 5K

Newburyport, MA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

Half Marathon5K

Entry is $49 now and rises to $54 after Aug 2, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Harborside Half Marathon & 5K

The course runs along the waterfront in Newburyport, passing harbor views and coastal scenery. It has the feel of a fall race built around the water, with the kind of surroundings that make the miles go by a little easier. Both the half marathon and the shorter option share that same setting, so the landscape carries you regardless of which distance you choose.

Pizza, snacks, and craft beer are waiting at the finish line, which gives the post-race stretch a genuine reason to linger.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a big field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

1,423finishers

1:17:49winner

2:07:19median

3:56:02cutoff

Top 3: Patrick Daly (1:17:49) · Nicholas Sachetta (1:18:15) · Peter Morse (1:18:36)

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

717finishers

17:35winner

33:28median

2:08:00cutoff

Top 3: Tim Englehart (17:35) · Jeremy Hilton (18:42) · Quinn Parker (18:54)

The Harborside Half Marathon & 5K has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles11/8/2026 09:00$89

Virtual Half Marathon11/8/2026 09:15$89

3.1 Miles11/8/2026 09:15$49

Virtual 5K11/8/2026 09:15$49

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Common Questions About the Harborside Half Marathon & 5K

Will I finish last at the Harborside Half Marathon & 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:07:19, and the last recorded finisher came in around 3:56:02, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Harborside Half Marathon & 5K a good first 13.1 Miles?

With 1,423 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Harborside Half Marathon & 5K?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:17:49 while the median finisher took 2:07:19. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.