Cape Cod Marathon
Cape Cod’s fall marathon rolls through Falmouth and coastal roads, balancing New England scenery with steady hills, turns, and variable ocean weather.
Quick facts
- USATF-certified Boston-qualifying marathon in Falmouth.
- Start and finish at Mullen-Hall School on Katharine Lee Bates Road.
- Coastal route passes Nobska Lighthouse and totals roughly 598 feet of climbing.
About the Cape Cod Marathon
Cape Cod Marathon is a long-running Falmouth road race organized by the local running club. The full marathon is a certified Boston qualifier and shares its weekend with half-marathon and relay events.
Course
The current course starts and finishes at Mullen-Hall School. It is flat early, rolls along part of the Falmouth Road Race route past Nobska Lighthouse, and has about 598 feet of total climbing.
Race-day weather
For the Cape Cod Marathon in Falmouth, Massachusetts, October offers temperatures between 49-62°F (9-17°C), with a 33% chance of rain. Expect moderate winds and occasional cloud cover, making it a good time for runners to hit the course.
Past Cape Cod Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, October 11, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
| 2025 | Sunday, October 12, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | — | Completed | Open results |
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Cape Cod Marathon FAQ
When is the Cape Cod Marathon?
The 2026 Cape Cod Marathon is on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Is Cape Cod Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Cape Cod Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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