Xfinity Newburyport Half Marathon | Relay | 5K
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Xfinity Newburyport Half Marathon | Relay | 5K
The event takes place in Newburyport, Massachusetts, with start and finish at Cashman Park on October 25, 2026. Distinct race options include a half marathon, a two-person relay, a 5K, and a virtual entry.
- Half marathon and two-person relay
- 5K
- Virtual option available
The half marathon course is USATF certified (MA25016JK) and runs along harbor-side roads, through West Newbury and on the Clipper Rail Trail. The relay exchange is located at mile 6.5. The 5K uses the same start/finish area and follows an out-and-back section on the Clipper Rail Trail.
Aid stations provide water, Gatorade and port-o-johns; stations are located at miles 1.5, 3.2, 5.0, 8.3, 10.5 and 12.4 (the 12.4 station also serves the 5K). A course time limit of 3.5 hours applies for the half marathon and relay; the 5K has a 1 hour 15 minute limit. Shuttle buses transport relay teammates to and from the 6.5 mile exchange; return shuttles run as needed.
Participants who finish the half marathon or the relay receive finisher medals; 5K finishers do not receive a medal. Early registrants are eligible for a limited number of hoodies. Post-race provisions include Smartwater, fresh bananas, a beer ticket for participants 21 and over, free digital race photos and a finisher video. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each five-year age group. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
