Race Details
The event takes place on Sunday, April 3rd in Newmarket, NH! Click a section below for more details.
The Course
The Half Marathon
Start Time: 11:00AM
The Great Bay Half boasts a challenging but gorgeous course along the Great Bay estuary, featuring a 3.5 mile section on a well-maintained winding dirt road, sightings of bald eagles and great blue herons, and a dramatic finish in the heart of historic Newmarket. Just picture yourself on the final downhill stretch of closed downtown streets running past the centuries-old fieldstone mill buildings!
The 5K
Start Time: 11:00AM
The 5k starts at 11:00 AM! You’ll run (or walk) the same course as the half marathon up to Mile 2, at which point you’ll veer right into town. You will finish with a nice downhill stretch through the heart of downtown!
Post Race
Head over to the American Legion (151 Main Street) after you’ve crossed the finish line and be treated to craft beer from our friends at Smuttynose (21+), delicious food, and an assortment of healthy snacks after the race! The best part? Everything is included with your registration!
Directions & Parking
Directions
Packet pickup will take place inside Millspace at Newmarket Mills (55 Main St, Newmarket, NH 03857). Please arrive 30 minutes before your start time to ensure you have time to park, check-in, and stretch before the race begins.
Both the half and 5k start at 68 North Main Street, Newmarket and finish on Main St. in front of the church.
Parking
Parking is available at Lamprey Health Care, Newmarket Junior/Senior High School, and Newmarket Elementary School. All lots are within an easy 3/4-mile walk to the start/finish!
Packet Pick-up
Packet pick-up will be held on the morning of the race from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. where you’ll receive your bib and race swag! Runners will get their medals at the finish line. Swag won’t be mailed out after the event if you don’t pick yours up, so don’t oversleep!
