IPA Half Marathon

When Jul 19, 2026 (Sun) Add to calendar
Start time12:00
Start locationRiverWalk Brewing Co.
40 Parker St
Newburyport, MA
FrequenciesPrimary: K1KKM 146.625 (-) Tone 131.8 (West Newbury, MA)
Backup: N1HSY 147.285 (+) Tone 100 (Topsfield, MA)

There will be nine aid stations with water near miles 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12. Zym Hydration will also be available near miles 2, 4, 6, 9, 11 & 12. Energy gels will be available near mile 6.

With warmer summer temperatures, runners are encouraged to carry additional water with their favorite hydration bottle, belt, vest or pack.

Portable restrooms will be available at the start/finish and along the course near mile 3 & 10 as well.

The roads are open to traffic. The local Police Department will help monitor traffic.

Course Map and Checkpoints

Emergency contacts

Newburyport

Newbury

West newbury

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 7:30
Start/Finish WA1ESU Fred 7:30
Lead vehicle AA1TS Tom 7:30
Trail vehicle W1PAG Paul 7:30
CP1 Parker St & Malcom Hoyt Dr, Newburyport, MA
Mile 1 & 12+
KC1JSN Jeff 7:30
CP2 Scotland Rd & Scotland Hgts., Newbury, MA
Mile 2+ & 11+
W1CAF Charles 7:30
CP3 South St & Turkey Hill Rd, West Newbury, MA
Mile 3+ & 10
7:30
CP4 Moulton St & Illsley Hill Rd, West Newbury, MA
Mile 6
N1LKS Lars 8:00
CP5 Garden St & Indian Hill Rd, West Newbury, MA
Mile 7
K1KL Kevin 8:00
CP6 Garden St & Rogers St, West Newbury, MA
Mile 7+
8:00
CP7 Rogers St & Turkey Hill Rd, West Newbury, MA
Mile 8+
8:00

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