Ipswich Ale Half Marathon

Ipswich, Massachusetts, United States

Apr 25, 2026 - Saturday

Half-marathon

Race Information

The Ipswich Ale Half Marathon is an out and back, timed road course that starts and finishes at beautiful Crane Beach in Ipswich, MA. All runners get a race t-shirt and finisher's medal. The course winds past open farmland, picturesque salt marshes, and classic New England stone walls before finishing at the beach with a great post race party featuring Ipswich Ale beer, free pizza, and free grilled hot dogs.

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Run where the land meets the sea and experience the rugged beauty of New England in May 2026.

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The course is a runner’s paradise, winding past pristine white-sandy beaches and tranquil marshlands that offer breathtaking coastal views at every mile.

But the experience doesn't end at the finish line. Join the official after-party at Wells Harbor Community Park.

Celebrate your victory with delicious snacks, live music, and, for runners 21 and over, two complimentary beers! It’s the perfect way to toast your accomplishment by the water.

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Race Facts

Race Size: 500 - 1,000

Elevation: Some Hills

Course Type: Road

Boston Qualifier: No

Kids Run: No

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