Around Cape Ann Half Marathon
About this race
Since 1933, the Around Cape Ann Road Race has been a running tradition. Considered one of the best and oldest races in America, the Around Cape Ann Road Race is also among the most beautiful race courses in New England. The scenic course wraps around Cape Ann’s idyllic coastline and travels through the seaside villages of Gloucester and Rockport. The race provides spectacular coastal views of beaches, harbors and coves.
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Half Marathon
Parking is available at the finish line: The O'Maley Middle School 32 Cherry St. Gloucester, MA 01930 Pick up your Bib # and race shirt at The O’Maley School BEFORE you get on the shuttle to the starting line. Bib # and race swag pick-up is on race day only from 7:30am – 8:30am. No early birds, please. Free shuttle buses will bring participants to the starting line at nearby Good Harbor Beach about 3 miles away. Shuttles available 7:30am - 8:30am. ONLY race participants will be allowed on the shuttles. Please do not delay getting on the shuttle bus to the start. (The system does not work if everyone waits until the last minute to load the shuttle!) The start has restrooms and gear check. School is closed - no entry. At the starting line you'll be met by a welcome tent with water, snacks and energy gels. You'll find easy access to beautiful Good Harbor Beach. The beach is the perfect location for your stretching and warmup routine as you prepare to have your best race! Bag check is available at the starting line. (Bag drop is self-service. YuKan is not liable for any losses or theft. Please plan accordingly.) Plenty of restrooms will be available near the starting line as well. There will be six aid stations with water near miles 2, 3.5, 5, 6.5, 9 and 11.5. A restroom will be available along the course near mile 6. Runners are encouraged to carry additional water with their favorite hydration bottle, belt, vest or pack. The roads are open to traffic. The local Police Department will help monitor traffic. PLEASE stay to the side of the road. Award medals are given to the top three M/F in each age group. Overall, 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79. Be sure to visit the tent to pick up your award before you leave (There will not be an awards ceremony). Awards will not be mailed. Per USATF rules, gun times are used for scoring. Be sure to visit the tent to pick up your purchased merchandise before you leave. Merchandise will not be mailed. Please read the FAQ for all race details. For more information on local Cape Ann restaurants, places to stay and more, please visit: www.http://discovergloucester.com/
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Gloucester, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:59 AM and sets at 5:55 PM local time (EDT) in Gloucester on October 18, 2026 — 10h 56m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 6 Gloucester events
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