New Bedford Half Marathon
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2026 New Bedford Half Marathon - Event details
The event is the 2026 New Bedford Half Marathon in New Bedford, MA, USA. It is held annually on the third Sunday in March and uses the half marathon distance (Half marathon). The race is one of the oldest half marathon distance events in the Northeast. The event is hosted by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and is managed by a 100% volunteer New Bedford Half Marathon Race Committee with support from the City of New Bedford. A course map is provided by the organizer.
Registration, fees and sponsors
Entry categories are Adult (ages 18-64 as of 3/15/2026), 65+ (as of 3/15/2026), and Youth (under 18 as of 3/15/2026). Youth registration must be completed by a parent or guardian. Adult entry fees change by registration period: $81.13 for Sep 30–Dec 27, $91.78 for Dec 28–Jan 30, and $102.43 for Jan 30–Mar 15. 65+ fees are $70.48, $81.13, and $91.78 for the same periods. Youth fee is $54.50 across the listed periods.
Sponsors named by the organizer include the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, Bay Coast Bank, Alert Ambulance, Claremont Companies, Pro Products Web Development, Toyota of Dartmouth, Polar, McDonald’s, Solvar, W.B. Mason, and Domino’s. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.