Xfinity Newburyport Half Marathon

Xfinity Newburyport Half Marathon is held in Newburyport, Massachusetts, on October 25, 2026. The program covers the Newburyport Half Marathon (13.1 miles), a two-person half marathon relay and the Newburyport 5K. The half marathon route runs through public parks, along rivers and ponds, and past sites that reflect the town's historic heritage, in a small Essex County community where nature and old New England architecture sit side by side.

A two-person relay is a rare and useful option: it lets a runner who is not ready for 13.1 miles share the distance and still be part of race morning. For the solo half, late October in coastal Massachusetts usually delivers cool running weather, so dress for a warm-up rather than for the temperature at the start line. A twelve-week build with one long run each week will cover the distance comfortably.