IPA Half Marathon
IPA Half Marathon race day weather
Warm, mild humidity, headwinds early
Runners will face a steady temperature of 70°F throughout the race, with high humidity at 85%. Light headwinds in the first five miles may challenge pacing, while tailwinds from miles 7-8 and 11-14 will provide relief. It's advisable to start conservatively to manage the humidity, and hydration should be prioritized given the warm conditions.
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IPA Half Marathon route and elevation
The IPA Half Marathon course has about 353 ft (108 m) of climbing and 363 ft (111 m) of descent, a net drop of about 10 ft (3 m). It is hillier than 67% of the half marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 5, with 75 ft (23 m) of climbing.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 1.6 to 3.8: climbs about 80 ft (25 m).
- Miles 9.1 to 9.8: climbs about 55 ft (16 m).
What the hills cost
- 1:45 on a flat course is about 1:45:40 here (40 seconds slower).
- 2:00 on a flat course is about 2:00:45 here (45 seconds slower).
- 2:15 on a flat course is about 2:15:50 here (50 seconds slower).
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 1:45, 2:00 or 2:15 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 1:45 | 2:00 | 2:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 ft | 16 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:11 |
| 2 | 16 ft | 7 ft | 8:02 | 9:11 | 10:20 |
| 3 | 33 ft | 10 ft | 8:09 | 9:19 | 10:28 |
| 4 | 48 ft | 24 ft | 8:10 | 9:19 | 10:30 |
| 5 | 75 ft | 39 ft | 8:16 | 9:27 | 10:38 |
| 6 | 43 ft | 83 ft | 7:48 | 8:55 | 10:02 |
| 7 | 45 ft | 51 ft | 7:56 | 9:05 | 10:12 |
| 8 | 47 ft | 87 ft | 7:48 | 8:55 | 10:02 |
| 9 | 30 ft | 32 ft | 7:58 | 9:05 | 10:13 |
| 10 | 64 ft | 22 ft | 8:18 | 9:30 | 10:42 |
| 11 | 11 ft | 43 ft | 7:50 | 8:57 | 10:04 |
| 12 | 3 ft | 15 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:10 |
| 13 | 24 ft | 19 ft | 8:00 | 9:08 | 10:17 |
| Last 0.1 | 3 ft | 0 ft | 0:55 | 1:03 | 1:11 |
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About the IPA Half Marathon
The IPA Half Marathon starts and finishes at RiverWalk Brewing Co. in Newburyport, Massachusetts, and shares its race day with a companion 5K. The event is USATF certified and sanctioned for both distances. The half-marathon distance was added in 2024; the race began as a 5K-only event held going back to at least 2018 (per RunSignup's own results archive, which also shows 2020 and 2021 as virtual-only editions).
