Nantucket Half Marathon
Nantucket's October half fills fast, sending a capped island field over beach roads, bike paths, and short sand patches from Bartlett's Farm.
Quick facts
- Island race reached only by ferry or plane, so travel needs planning.
- Mixed footing across beach roads, bike paths, and short sand sections.
- Start and finish at Bartlett's Farm, near the Smooth Hummocks preserve.
- Entry has closed months early in recent years, so sign up well ahead.
About the Nantucket Half Marathon
Getting to the start is part of the planning here, since everyone arrives by ferry or plane and the race has sold out well before race week in recent years. The route showcases the Land Bank's Smooth Hummocks Coastal Preserve, a sand plain grassland that most runners will not see anywhere else.
Course
The loop starts and ends at Bartlett's Farm and mixes sandy beach roads, paved bike paths, quiet neighborhood streets, and a few short patches of loose sand. Ocean views are frequent, and the footing changes often enough to keep the effort uneven.
Race-day weather
Mid-October on the island tends to be cool at the 8:00 start, often in the 50s. Wind is the real variable: the open coastal sections have nothing to block it, and a headwind stretch can cost more than any hill on the route.
Past Nantucket Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, October 11, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
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Nantucket Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Nantucket Half Marathon?
We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Nantucket Half Marathon. The most recent running was on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
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