Half Marathon By-The-Sea

When Sep 13, 2026 (Sun) Add to calendar
Start time13:00
Start locationManchester-Essex High School
36 Lincoln St
Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
FrequenciesPrimary: W1GLO 2m 145.13 (-) Tone 107.2 (Gloucester, MA)
Backup: NS1RA Danvers 145.47 (-) Tone 136.5 (Danvers, MA)

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.

Course Map and Checkpoints

Emergency contacts

Hamilton

Manchester-by-the-Sea

Staffing

We are in need of 3 additional volunteers for this event. Please email Kevin, K1KML if you can help.

Role Location Callsign Name On station
Net Control WA1ESU Fred 8:30
Start/Finish WA1ESU Fred 8:30
Lead vehicle AA1TS Tom 8:30
Trail vehicle W1PAG Paul 8:30
CP1 Central St & Pine St, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
Mile 1 & 12
KC1WQK Mike 8:30
CP2 Pine St & Crooked Ln, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
Mile 2 & 11
W1CAF Charles 8:30
CP3 Pine St & Pond St & Chebacco Rd, Hamilton, MA
Mile 3 & 9
KC1AOJ Will 8:30
CP4 340 Chebacco Rd Near Boat Access, South Hamilton, MA
Mile 4 & 9
9:00
CP5 Chebacco Rd & Essex St, Hamilton, MA
Mile 5+ & 8
9:00
CP6 Forest St & Essex St, Hamilton, MA
Mile 7
9:00

Checkpoint Miles are Approximate. Use Cross-Streets to identify your location for emergency assistance.