Cape Cod Marathon route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Cape Cod Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
Cape Cod Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Cape Cod Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 8:32/km
- Typical conditions
- 77/100
- Evidence depth
- 39 verified facts
6:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Cape Cod Marathon?
The Cape Cod Marathon is described as gently rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 182 m.
Where does the Cape Cod Marathon route go?
The Cape Cod Marathon route starts at Mullen Hall School, 130 Katharine Lee Bates Road, Falmouth, MA and finishes at Mullen Hall School, 130 Katharine Lee Bates Road, Falmouth, MA. Underfoot, expect a road course. It passes Falmouth coastline, Nantucket Sound, Martha's Vineyard views and Falmouth town.
What should runners know on race day for the Cape Cod Marathon?
All race courses are open courses with streets open to traffic; runners must run on the right side of the roads (with traffic). Jogging strollers and dogs are prohibited from all events. 16.
Race character
Scenery
- Coastal
- Vineyard
- Waterfront
- Historic
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Community
- Destination
Terrain
- Road
- Trail
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 182 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:17:35 (Randy Thomas)
- Women's course record
- 2:37:06 (Cathy Schiro-O'Brien)
- Field size
- Limited to the first 1,200 marathoners who enter
- Field cap
- 1,200
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Minimum age
- 16+
- Cut-off
- 6 hours maximum (approximately 13:43 per mile); course closes at 2:00 pm
- Qualification status
- Boston Qualifier on a USATF Certified course
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 16
- Closed roads
- All race courses are open courses with streets open to traffic; runners must run on the right side of the roads (with traffic). Jogging strollers and dogs are prohibited from all events.
- Medal
- Unique coastal finisher medal
- Finisher tee
- Long sleeve finisher shirt guaranteed if registered by August 1
Access and course status
- Start
- Mullen Hall School, 130 Katharine Lee Bates Road, Falmouth, MA
- Finish
- Mullen Hall School, 130 Katharine Lee Bates Road, Falmouth, MA
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Landmarks
- Falmouth coastline, Nantucket Sound, Martha's Vineyard views, Falmouth town
- Notable features
- Cape Cod Marathon Weekend spans two days: a Saturday Half Marathon and a Sunday Marathon, Marathon Relay and 5K. Two-day combo challenges include the Clam Chowdah Challenge and the Lobstah Challenge, plus a Kids' Fun Run. Organised by the Falmouth Track Club
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 16°CTypical temperature
- 14 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 77Favourability /100