Half Marathon-by-the-Sea
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About the race
The Half Marathon-by-the-Sea takes place in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, on September 13, 2026. The event starts and finishes at Manchester Essex High School, 36 Lincoln Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944 US. The course runs through the town's historic downtown and passes freshwater lakes in nearby Hamilton, MA, offering varied scenery along the route. The race is a USATF certified and USATF sanctioned 13.1 mile event.
Entry is open to ages 16 through 79. The event lists on-course hydration and nutrition, GPS runner tracking, and results alerts. Volunteers earn a free entry to a YuKan race through a coupon code provided for volunteer service. Registered participants receive a name on bib (if submitted by August 25, 2026), a finisher medal, a choice of male or female race shirt, and a drawstring backpack.
Additional event amenities include finish line refreshments, free race photos, a finisher certificate, age-group medals for 1st through 3rd places in 5-year age groups, and a variety of postrace food items. The event also mentions team discounts, a referral refund option, free training plans, registration protection, and a 10 percent discount at New England Running Co. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
