Ipswich Ale Half Marathon

Ipswich Ale Half Marathon

Don’t miss this popular half marathon on one of the prettiest courses you’ll ever run! The Ipswich Ale Half Marathon starts and finishes at beautiful Crane Beach in Ipswich, MA. Runners climb up and around the spectacular Crane Estate in the first mile - “Storming the Castle!” - before heading west on Argilla Road past open farmland, picturesque salt marshes and classic New England stone walls. The course winds through scenic neighborhoods along the Ipswich River before runners turn around and head back to Argilla Road and the final four miles to the finish line. To celebrate your race back at the beach, enjoy traditional runner recovery food, fresh pizza, grilled hot dogs and, of course, Ipswich Ale!

Hosted by the Ipswich-Rowley Rotary, the Ipswich Ale Half Marathon would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors, partners and dozens of volunteers. Proceeds from the race are used by the Ipswich-Rowley Rotary Charitable Trust to support a number of local charities.

Race Details:

• Date/Time/Location: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 8:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT, Crane Beach, 310 Argilla Rd., Ipswich, MA 01938 US
• Course Time Limit: 3 hours (until 11:00 am)
• Bib Pickup: 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm, Brewers Table Restaurant, 2 Soffron Ln, Ipswich, MA; 6:30 am - 8:00 am, Crane Beach, 310 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA
• Cash Awards: Top three male and female finishers, top male and female Ipswich residents.
• Post Race Party: Details to be announced.
• Race T-shirts: Provided to registered runners.
• Finisher Medals: Provided to all finishers.

The Course:

• Total climb/ascent: 576 feet
• Maximum elevation: 157 feet
• Water stops: Miles 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, and 11.5 (Gatorade at miles 5 and 10)
• Porta-johns: Start/finish area, miles 4.5, 7.5, and 9.5