Race Calendar

Upcoming Road Races and Walking Events on Cape Cod

Schedules are subject to change. We strongly recommend contacting each race directly to verify the most current information.

Saturday, May 17th
4th Annual Dare to Be Alive Foundation Track and Field Event
9:00 a.m. - Barnstable High School - Hyannis - Rain or Shine
This event is open to all ages offering 8 individual track and field events. A non-competitive 1500 meter FUN walk is also available for those wishing to come out and support the foundation. Pre-register by May 1st to receive a free T shirt and goody bag. Contact Deanna Arnold, 230 North Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA 02664. 508-398-1260 or register on-line at www.daretobealive.org.

Saturday, May 17th
5K By the Bay
9 a.m. - Hemispheres Restaurant -Cape Cod Canal- Sandwich
A rolling to flat scenic course through scenic neighborhoods….3rd race of a 3 race series. Prizes awarded to all runners/walkers who complete all 3 races.
Registration begins at 7:45.
Contact: Kate Naples at wknaples@comcast.net or 508-833-5073.

Sunday, May 18th
YPD Blue 5K Run for a Reason
11 a.m. - The Skipper Restaurant - 152 South Shore Drive - S. Yarmouth
This 1st annual 5K run/walk offers a scenic route along Nantucket sound and Bass River and free post-race chowder and burgers compliments of the Skipper Restaurant. Proceeds to benefit the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, the Yarmouth Police Relief Association and the Holly Young Scholarship Fund. Contact Lt. Steven Xiarhos, sxiarhos@ypdblue5k.com, 508-775-0445. www.ypdblue5k.com

Saturday, May 24th
4th Annual Ocean to the Bay - 5 Mile Run/Walk
9 a.m. - Cape Cod Highland Lighthouse - North Truro
Proceeds to benefit Highland Lighthouse preservation.
Contact: Francene Webster, 508-487-1121, highlandlight@earthlink.net. Register on line at www.racersresource.com.

Sunday, May 25th
“Great Hyannis Road Races” - 3 Races (5K, 8K & 1/2 Marathon)
All races begin at 9 a.m. - Aselton Memorial Park- Hyannis Harbor
The Johhny Kelley Half Marathon an annual favorite and tribute to Cape Cod’s Marathon Man!
The CHIPS House 5K - proceeds to benefit community-based housing for individuals disabled from head injuries.
The Barnstable Police Officer Michael Aselton 8K
A new race in honor of fallen police officer Michael Aselton. Proceeds to benefit Barnstable High School students seeking an education in law enforcement.
Visit the web site for more information an all races: www.greathyannisroadraces.com.

Saturday, June 21st
Crazy Legz Running Relay - 50 Miles
7:00 a.m. - Dennis
Relay teams will run through paths, trailways and paved town roads. Relay legs vary from 4-7 miles.
Contact: Brain Duncanson, (203) 262-3376, sue@genesisadventures.com, or visti the event webpage: www.genesisadventures.com.

Saturday, July 8th
The 31st Annual Paul E. White Memorial Road Race - 4.81 Miles
10 a.m. - Nye Park - North Falmouth - Rain or Shine
This race offers 3 moderate hills and is limited to 600 runners. Proceeds to benefit the North Falmouth Village Association’s non-profit activities. On-line registration deadline is July 8th: www.paulwhiteroadrace.org.

Saturday, July 19th
Mashpee 5K Woodland Run
13th Annual Town Race
8:30 a.m. - Heritage Park Ballfields - Mashpee
Registration/sign-in held at Quashnet School parking lot from 7:00-8:00 a.m. No registrations taken after 8:00 a.m. to allow time for transport to starting line.
Point to Point Race with transportation to start line provided. Course is primarily graded dirt road with some pavement running. First race of the Mashpee Road Race Series. (Mashpee Oktoberfest 10K on 10/11, and Mashpee Firefighter’s Raw Bar Road Race on 10/25 round out the 3 race series). All races proudly sponsored by New Balance Mashpee!
Contact: Heidi McLaughlin, 508-539-1400 ext. 546, hlm@ci.mashpee.ma.us

Sunday, August 10th
36th Annual CIGNA Falmouth Road Race - 7.05 Miles
10 a.m. - Woods Hole
Proudly sponsored by New Balance!
www.falmouthroadrace.com.

Sunday, September 14th
1st Annual Mighty Meehan Run for Research -5K
10:00 a.m. - West Dennis Beach
This first year race will honor the memory of Turlough Meehan and raise funds to prevent Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia and other childhood cancers. This scenic 5K course is fast, flat and family-friendly. www.mightymeehan.com.

Sunday, September 14th
7th Annual Capt. Gerald F. DeConto Scholarship Run/Walk - 5K
(508) 888-8571, ccu21clam@aol.com or www.geralddeconto5k.com.

Saturday, October 11th
2nd Annual Mashpee Oktoberfest Road Race - 10K
Annual event planned in conjunction with the town’s Oktoberfest celebration. Second race of the Mashpee Road Race Series. (Mashpee 5K Woodland Run on 7/19, and Mashpee Firefighter’s Raw Bar Road Race on 10/25 round out the 3 race series). All races proudly sponsored by New Balance Mashpee! 508-477-0792 or info@mashpeechamber.com.

Sunday, October 26th
31st Dunkin Donuts Cape Cod Marathon and New Balance Marathon Relay- 26.2 miles
8:30 a.m. - Falmouth Village Green
Proudly sponsored by New Balance Mashpee!
Contact: marathon@cape.com, 508-540-6959 or www.capecodmarathon.com.