Cape Cod Marathon Weekend
Cape Cod Marathon Weekend offers a scenic coastal race with a strong community feel.
Race Date
Oct 10, 2026
Location
Falmouth, MA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Location
- Falmouth, Massachusetts
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 15,634
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Cape Cod Marathon Weekend, set against the picturesque backdrop of Falmouth, Massachusetts, invites runners to experience a classic New England race. With 13 editions on record, this event has become a beloved fixture, drawing approximately 1854 finishers recently from around 45 states.
The course is known for its flat profile, making it a potential PR course. Runners will experience the charm of coastal Massachusetts, with the exact scenery detailed in the course specifics below. The atmosphere is bolstered by strong community involvement and a dedicated base of returning runners, with about 10% coming back year after year.
The finish line in Falmouth promises a festive celebration, capping off a weekend that honors the spirit of running with a significant draw and a growing field.
Race-provided description
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Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Coastal, Small Town
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Quality Score
Standout7213 years running
~1,506 finishers a year
growing or steady
10% returning runners
limited extras
runners from 45 states
winner 1:09:33
typical high 64°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
54°
Afternoon (High)
64°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
75%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 15,634 finishers actually crossed the line across 13 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
15,634
Median time
2:09:36
Latest turnout
1,854
States
50
Turnout by year
2016–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Cape Cod Marathon Weekend?
The Cape Cod Marathon Weekend is held on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Where does the Cape Cod Marathon Weekend take place?
It takes place in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
What distances does the Cape Cod Marathon Weekend offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Cape Cod Marathon Weekend course flat and good for a PR?
The Cape Cod Marathon Weekend is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Cape Cod Marathon Weekend?
HalfRuns has finish records for 15,634 runners who have completed the Cape Cod Marathon Weekend.
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