Harborside Half Marathon & 5K Race Details
The Harborside Half Marathon & 5K returns to Newburyport, MA on November 8th, 2026! Find more live race details like start times, packet pickup details and more below.
DAYS TO RACE
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The Half Marathon
Location: 40 Parker St,
Newburyport, MA 01950
Start Time: 9:00 AM
The Harborside Half Marathon starts at 9:00 AM at Mark Richey Woodworking and Design (40 Parker St, Newburyport, MA 01950). The Half Marathon course offers runners a beautiful lollipop loop course with scenic views of rural fields, old farmhouses, and nature preserves.
Course Info
The first mile is flat and fast through nearby roads before heading out into the scenic towns of Newbury and West Newbury. Just after mile 3, you will turn right onto Indian Hill Street which traverses the backroads of West Newbury. At mile 5, you’ll turn right onto Middle Street which has many working farms and reservation land. At mile 7, you’ll begin the gradual descent down Rodgers Street heading back into Newburyport. Eventually, you’ll make your way back, passing by the start area and venturing up the Clipper City Rail Trail for the final 1.3 miles.
Pacers
Pacers will be provided for the half marathon courtesy of Beast Pacing. Pacing groups will be as follows: 1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30, 2:40, 2:50, and 3:00 (hrs).
Course Elevation and Aid Stations
The Harborside Half Marathon course features rolling hills before a fast finish on the Clipper City Rail Trail. With 331 feet of elevation gain throughout the entirety of the course, the course features picturesque rolling hills with vast farmland views and scenic reservoirs.
There will be five aid stations on course, all of which will service Gatorade and water. Aid stations will be located at miles 2.1, 4.4, 6.2, 8.8, and 11.9. Portable toilets will also be located at the aid stations at mile 2.1, 4.4, 8.8, and 11.9.
Awards
The half marathon will award prizes for the top 3 men and women finishers overall, and to the top 3 male and female in the following categories: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
Awards will be given out at the Post-Race Party.
The 5K
Location: 40 Parker St,
Newburyport, MA 01950
Start Time: 9:15 AM
The Harborside 5K starts at 9:15 AM at Mark Richey Woodworking and Design (40 Parker St, Newburyport, MA 01950) with runners finishing in the same location as the half marathon runners at Cashman Park. The 5K features a lollipop loop course with the final 1.3 miles on the Clipper City Rail Trail, offering picturesque views, and a net elevation gain of only 100 feet. The course features no major hills and provides participants a great chance of setting a new personal best! There will be one aid station at mile 2 on the course that will serve Gatorade and water.
Awards
The 5K will award the top 3 men and women finishers overall, and to the top 3 male and female in the following categories: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
Awards will be given out at the Post-Race Party.
Awards
The 5K will award prizes to the top 3 men and women finishers overall, and to the top 3 male and female in the following categories: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. All winners will be contacted within 2-3 business days after the race. There will not be an awards tent or ceremony at the event.
Packet Pick Up
Location: Cashman Park
Newburyport, MA 01950
Early Packet Pick Up: Saturday, November 7th from 2:00pm-6:00pm
Race Day: Sunday, November 8th from 6:30am-8:30am
PLEASE NOTE: All runners will be shuttled from Packet Pick Up to the start line. The last shuttle will leave promptly at 8:35am. Please don’t be late!
Directions, Parking, & Shuttle
Both races begin at 40 Parker Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 which is 1.3 miles from the finish line at Cashman Park.
THERE IS NO PARKING AT THE START LOCATION (40 PARKER STREET). ANY CARS PARKED THERE WILL BE TOWED. All runners and spectators MUST park in downtown Newburyport. Runners will then be able to ride a free shuttle to the start line or jog along the Clipper City Rail Trail for a quick warm-up!
Buses leave every 10 minutes from Cashman Park starting at 6:35am. The last shuttle leaves at 8:35am. Shuttles are for runners only to ensure that we can quickly move all runners to the start line for an on-time start.
Public parking lots for the event are shown on the map above. Please plan to arrive early as traffic in downtown Newburyport may increase towards the start of the race. Street parking is also available throughout downtown Newburyport on a first come first serve basis.
Because the start and finish are in different locations, we’ll have a shuttle operating between Cashman Park (Packet Pick-Up & Finish) and 40 Parker Street (Start). Shuttle service begins at Cashman Park at 6:45am to take runners to the start. Shuttles arrive every 10 minutes. The final shuttle will depart at 8:35am.
Shuttles are for runners only to ensure that we can quickly move all runners to the start line for an on-time start. Participants must have their bib to board the shuttles. NO EXCEPTIONS. There will not be a shuttle bus back to the finish area after the race starts.
This system does not work if everyone waits until the last minute to load the shuttle! Please do not delay getting on the shuttle bus to the start. The start is equipped with porto-potties and gear check to hold your warm clothes or bag!
If you’re up for a little extra running before the race, you can jog the Clipper City Rail Trail 1.3 miles straight to the Start. From Cashman Park closest to the waterfront, look for the paved sidewalk that goes under the Route 1 bridge. This is the rail trail and it goes all the way to Parker Street.
Follow the path under the bridge where it forks right then stay straight all the way until you see the huge, white windmill. The next intersection is Parker Street. Take a right on Parker Street and you’ll see the start arch and runners.
Gear check will be available at the start line for all participants. Gear check will be handled by our race volunteers and staff. To check your gear at the start line, simply find the large school bus with the gear check sign, attach the gear check tag on your bib to your bag, and hand to the appropriate race volunteer.
Gear check will be organized by bib range at both the start and finish areas. Gear check will close promptly at 8:50am to ensure your gear makes it to the finish line before you do!
Calibrate Event Production is not liable for any losses of theft that may occur so please do not check anything of value.
Post Race Party
After crossing the finish line, the celebration kicks into high gear! Our post-race party overlooks the beautiful Merrimack River and serves up hot pizza from Pomodori NBPT along with runner-friendly snacks like bananas and granola bars. Every runner 21+ will also enjoy complimentary craft beer to toast their achievement.
The after party will also feature local vendors, offering unique products and experiences, along with several photo op stations for runners to capture their accomplishment.
Ready to Run?
The Harborside Half Marathon & 5K returns to Newburyport, MA on November 8, 2026 for another race past iconic New England waterscapes. Register today!