25th Annual Race for Open Space
About this race
This year’s Race For Open Space will be held on Saturday, June 27th, 2026. This 5K (3.1 miles), 10K (6.2 miles) race or 2-mile walk attracts serious runners, casual joggers, walkers, and those who are simply avid conservation supporters. Proceeds from the Race will go to support the Foundation’s mission to steward and protect the island’s invaluable open spaces.
Friday, June 26th
10am - 4pm Bib pick up at 118 Cliff Road
Saturday, June 27th
7:00am - 8:00am Pre-registration/bib pick up
8:00am 10K Runners Start
8:05am Walkers Start
8:10am 5K Runners Start
Join fellow runners on July 11, 2020 for the 25th Annual Race for Open Space. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K, 3.2K featuring a flat and fast course in Nantucket.
Pick your distance
Running
2020 Race for Open Space 5K Run
Participants have the option to run the 5k race course, or walk the 2 mile course. *Please note that due to the off-road terrain and tight corners, running strollers at the new course are only permitted for the 2 mile walk. Professional timing and results were provided by All Sports Events, LLC (http://www.allsportsevents.com/). Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each of the male and female age groups (12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+). Overall Men’s and Women’s winners and runners up also received prizes. Parking will be available at the Milestone Cranberry Bog. The race for open space is held rain or shine. For more information visit our website: https://www.nantucketconservation.org/events/race-for-open-space/
2020 Race for Open Space 10K Run
articipants have the option to run the 5k race course, or walk the 2 mile course. *Please note that due to the off-road terrain and tight corners, running strollers at the new course are only permitted for the 2 mile walk. Professional timing and results were provided by All Sports Events, LLC (http://www.allsportsevents.com/). Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each of the male and female age groups (12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+). Overall Men’s and Women’s winners and runners up also received prizes. Parking will be available at the Milestone Cranberry Bog. The race for open space is held rain or shine. For more information visit our website: https://www.nantucketconservation.org/events/race-for-open-space/
Walking
2020 Race for Open Space 2 Mile Walk
Participants have the option to run the 5k race course, or walk the 2 mile course. *Please note that due to the off-road terrain and tight corners, running strollers at the new course are only permitted for the 2 mile walk. Professional timing and results were provided by All Sports Events, LLC (http://www.allsportsevents.com/). Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each of the male and female age groups (12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+). Overall Men’s and Women’s winners and runners up also received prizes. Parking will be available at the Milestone Cranberry Bog. The race for open space is held rain or shine. For more information visit our website: https://www.nantucketconservation.org/events/race-for-open-space/
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Nantucket in 2020, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Nantucket
25th Annual Race for Open Space takes place in Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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