Amherst Half Marathon, Relay & 5K

Enjoy a beautiful Sunday run through a quintessential New England college town, brimming with fall foliage at its peak. The Amherst Half Marathon, Relay & 5K race options offer a distance for everyone.

All participants earn custom tech shirts, awesome finisher medals and fresh, hot food to re-fuel after the race. Enjoy the energetic and eclectic town of Amherst, buzzing with great restaurants, shops and local hot spots to discover.

HMF Sam Adams Challenge Series: The Amherst Half Marathon is part of the NEW Half It Your Way challenge! Register for any four 2020 HMF half marathons and earn a sweet jacket.

The half marathon course takes a New England foliage tour through the quaint town of Amherst, into quiet residential roads and along the Norwottuck Rail Trail. Race start is on Massachusetts Ave at the heart of UMass campus. A quick right turn brings runners through the town center and past eclectic and unique shops and businesses. After a quick two miles on Route 116, runners turn left onto Shay Street and head toward South Amherst Common before turning left onto the Norwottuck Rail Trail. A right turn off the rail trail will bring runners onto S. East Street before a steady climb to Cushman Common. A downhill approach throughout UMass brings runner to the finish at Haigis Mall. Course limit is 3 hours for the Amherst Half.