Cambridge Half Marathon
Where the 2026 race is now
- Waitlist open
- Race weekSunday, November 1, 2026 · tracker not posted yet
- ResultsPosted here as soon as the timer has them
- Race day
- Nov 1, 2026 Sunday
- Distance
- 13.1 mi Half marathon
- Entry
- Waitlist Open entry
- Boston qualifier
- n/a
- Live tracking
- Coming soon Posted when the timer has it
- Latest results
- None yet After race day
Quick facts
- Flat USATF certified course along Memorial Drive and the Charles River.
- Several thousand half marathon finishers, the largest field in this batch.
- Standard entry alongside a large official charity partner program.
- Half runs Sunday, with a separate Saturday 5K and a combined challenge entry.
Course
Start and finish sit at CambridgeSide, and the certified route runs out along Memorial Drive on the Charles River. Runners pass MIT, the Weeks Footbridge, and Harvard Stadium with almost no elevation change, which makes this a genuine PR setup rather than a scenic tour.
Race-day weather
Early November in Cambridge lands close to ideal for a half, often in the forties at the seven o'clock start. The exposed river sections are where wind shows up, and a headwind along Memorial Drive can take back more than the flat profile gives.
About the Cambridge Half Marathon
Boston-area runners treat this as the closing time trial of the road season, and the field has grown into the thousands since the first edition. A large charity partner program runs alongside standard entry, and the weekend pairs the Sunday half with a Saturday 5K and a combined challenge.
Past Cambridge Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Cambridge Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Cambridge Half Marathon?
The 2026 Cambridge Half Marathon is on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Is there a waitlist for the 2026 Cambridge Half Marathon?
Direct entry for the 2026 Cambridge Half Marathon is unavailable, but the official waitlist is open. View the official registration details at runsignup.com.
Does the Cambridge Half Marathon have live tracking?
Marathon Scout does not list an official live-tracking link for the 2026 Cambridge Half Marathon yet. We only add a tracker after the race or its timing provider publishes it.
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