Harborside Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool temps, adjust for wind
Runners will face starting temperatures around 50°F, rising slightly to 52°F by race finish. With wind gusts reaching 24 mph from the WNW, particularly challenging headwinds occur from Miles 2 to 5 and again at Mile 14. Humidity is high at 76%, so pacing should be conservative to manage energy levels. During the race, runners will benefit from tailwinds between Miles 7-12, which may assist in maintaining speed.
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Race Info
The Harborside Half Marathon and 5K runs each November through Newburyport, Massachusetts, starting at Mark Richey Woodworking on Parker Street and finishing at Cashman Park on the Merrimack River. The half marathon route heads out through Newbury and West Newbury before returning along the Clipper City Rail Trail for its final 1.3 miles. The race has run annually since 2015, is USATF-certified, and sold out six weeks ahead of race day in 2025.
