Course Map and Information for New Bedford Half Marathon
On Sunday, thousands of runners will participate in the 41st Annual New Bedford Half Marathon. Here's all the info you need to know. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Bedford Sprinting Toward 41st Half Marathon
In an appearance with WBSM's Ken Pittman, race director Dan McCarthy of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick said race day is a great day for New Bedford, as it's a chance to show off the city for people...
View ArticleSpisak Wins Half Marathon in First Time Running New Bedford
Thousands turned out downtown on Sunday morning for the 41st annual New Bedford Half Marathon, hosted by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and the City of New Bedford. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Bedford Half Marathon Is This Sunday
More than 2,500 runners are expected. Continue reading…
View ArticleCouple from New Bedford Half Marathon Proposal Gets Married
Do you remember Lauren and Katelyn from that finish line engagement last year? Continue reading…
View ArticleFirefighters to Run Half Marathon in Full Gear for Fallen Brother
New Bedford firefighters are running the upcoming New Bedford Half Marathon in full gear to raise money for a fund created in honor of a fallen brother. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Bedford Half Marathon Canceled Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Concerns over COVID-19 have led the City of New Bedford and the New Bedford Half Marathon Committee to cancel the race for the first time in its history. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Over-the-Top Response to the Coronavirus [OPINION]
Will the five rolls of toilet paper I have in the closet at home be enough to get me through this crisis? Continue reading…
View ArticleNo Rush to Cancel New Bedford Summer Events [OPINION]
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell urged event organizers to hold off for at least a few more weeks before deciding whether or not to pull the plug. Continue reading…
View ArticleDick Hoyt, Inspiring Marathon Runner, Passes Away
Dick Hoyt, who inspired thousands by pushing his disabled son, Rick, in a wheelchair in dozens of Boston Marathons and hundreds of other races has died. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Bedford Half Marathon
The New Bedford Half Marathon is coming up this weekend. This is the 36th year the race has been held and it is once again sponsored by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. Continue reading…
View ArticleArea Doctors Join the Schwartz Center at the New Bedford Half Marathon
There are many wonderful stories every year with the New Bedford Half Marathon and one of them is the Schwartz Center for Children. Doctors from across the area will join representatives from the...
View ArticleFirst Timer Faces New Bedford Half Marathon Sunday
The 36th annual New Bedford Half Marathon will likely host a record number of runners this year, and first time half-marathoner Sydney Patten is psyched. The 23-year-old Patten says she was inspired by...
View ArticleNew Bedford Half Marathon Results
Runners from all over came to New Bedford for the 37th Half Marathon yesterday. They took off at 11 AM and the first runner crossed the finish line a little over an hour later. 27 year old Reuben Sanca...
View ArticleHalf Marathon Is Sunday
Despite the brutal winter and a tricky forecast for Sunday, city officials are moving ahead with the 38th Annual New Bedford Half-Marathon. Mayor Jon Mitchell is expecting thousands of runners to take...
View ArticleHalf Marathon Results
Despite the threats of snow and snow banks, the Whaling City hosted its 38th annual New Bedford Half Marathon today. Roughly 3,200 runners came from all corners of New England (and some from around the...
View ArticleNew Bedford Half Marathon Runners Rock
“I started transitioning from walking to running at the end of 2010 in an attempt to become healthier. I was over weight at the time. With the help of encouraging co-workers, I ran my first race in...
View ArticleNew Bedford Salutes the Irish
Mayor Jon Mitchell joined the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Thursday morning on the steps of City Hall to raise the Irish Flag. The flag-raising marked St. Patrick's Day and honored the contributions of...
View ArticleNew Bedford Prepares for Sunday’s Half-Marathon
Despite some wintry weather in the forecast, one of the sure signs of spring is happening this Sunday. The 40th annual New Bedford Half-Marathon takes place beginning at 11 a.m. Sunday morning, even if...
View Article2017 NB Half-Marathon
NEW BEDFORD - Four decades are in the books for the New Bedford Half-Marathon after a blustery Sunday afternoon. Continue reading…
View ArticleTraining Advised Before Attempting New Bedford Half Marathon
Anyone interested in running the New Bedford Half Marathon should drive the route first to get a sense of it, then spend time training before registering. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Bedford Half Marathon Runners Won’t Get Chowder or Fish Sandwiches
After a two-year absence, we are all just happy to see the New Bedford Half Marathon returning in a couple of weeks. None of us are likely to ever take our favorite events for granted again. We're not...
View ArticleFood and Drink Ideas for a Great SouthCoast St. Patrick's Party
St. Patrick's Day weekend is coming up. Here are a host of food, drink, and entertainment ideas to make the occasion extra special here on the SouthCoast. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Bedford Half-Marathon Returns Sunday
Residents are advised to plan ahead, as traffic will be restricted from about 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Continue reading…
View ArticleMayor Mitchell Tests Positive for COVID
New Bedford's Mayor Jon Mitchell has announced on Sunday that he has come down with COVID-19 for a second time, after testing positive. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Bedford Half Marathon Sees Fastest Finish Since 2009
After a two-year hiatus, the New Bedford Half Marathon returned and saw one of its best finishes in the past 10 races. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Bedford Half Marathon Set for Sunday, March 19
New Bedford officials have announced the plans for this year's half marathon, which kicks off at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 19. Continue reading…
View ArticleSt. Patrick's Day Parades in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
It's not St. Patrick's Day without a good, old-fashioned parade. Here are some of the parades stepping off in Massachusetts and Rhode Island in 2024. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Bedford Half Marathon: What You Need to Know
Sunday marks not only St. Patrick’s Day, but also the 45th annual New Bedford Half Marathon. Here's what you need to know about race day. Continue reading…
View ArticleMassachusetts St. Patrick’s Day Menu Differs From Ireland
Massachusetts celebrates St. Patrick's Day in a much different way than they do in Ireland. Continue reading…
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