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 | Results available | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, October 12, 2025 | Results available | Open results |
| 2024 | — | Results available | Open results |
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Cape Cod Marathon FAQ
When is the Cape Cod Marathon?
We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Cape Cod Marathon. The most recent running was 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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