Half Marathon-by-the-Sea
About this race
Named for the host community of Manchester-by-the-Sea, the race provides scenic views. Race through the historic and charming downtown and past the pristine fresh water lakes in nearby Hamilton, MA.
Pick your distance
Running
Half Marathon
Parking is available near the start/finish line: Manchester-Essex High School 36 Lincoln St Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944 Manchester Elementary School 43 Lincoln St. Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944 Sweeney Park 113 Summer St Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944 Manchester Tennis Courts & Turf Field 38 Norwood Ave Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944 Bib # and race swag pick-up is on race day only from 8:00am – 8:45am. No early birds, please. School is closed - no entry. There will be six aid stations with water and Gatorade near miles 1, 3, 5, 7.5, 9.5 & 11.5. With warmer temperatures, runners are encouraged to carry additional water with their favorite hydration bottle, belt, vest or pack. A portable restroom will be available along the course near mile 3.5 & 9. The roads are open to traffic. The local Police Department will help monitor traffic. PLEASE stay to the side of the road. There is a short section (@ 1/4 mile) of unpaved road on the course. Bag check is not available. Please plan accordingly. Award medals are given to the top three M/F in each age group. Overall, 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79. Be sure to visit the tent to pick up your award before you leave (There will not be an awards ceremony). Awards will not be mailed and are not available at any other time. Per USATF rules, gun times are used for scoring. Be sure to visit the tent to pick up your purchased merchandise before you leave. Merchandise will not be mailed and is not available at any other time. Please read the FAQ for all race details.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 13 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Manchester-by-the-Sea, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:19 AM and sets at 6:59 PM local time (EDT) in Manchester-by-the-Sea on September 12, 2027 — 12h 39m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Half Marathon-by-the-Sea
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Manchester-by-the-Sea events
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