Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K
About this race
The Cambridge 5K is the kickoff to race weekend! It's a 3.1-mile course that starts and finishes at CambridgeSide. It's a quick out and back along the Charles River that will have you in awe of the Boston skyline.
The Cambridge Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile USATF certified course that starts and finishes at CambridgeSide. It is a fast and flat course along Memorial Drive featuring views of the Charles River, MIT, John W. Weeks Footbridge, Harvard University Stadium, and more.
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Cambridge 5K
Participants have 1-hour net time to complete the 5K.
Cambridge 5K Charity Runner
Participants have 1-hour net time to complete the 5K.
Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K Challenge
Participants have 1-hour net time to complete the 5K & have three hours net time to complete the half marathon.
Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K Challenge Charity Runner
Participants have 1-hour net time to complete the 5K & have three hours net time to complete the half marathon.
Cambridge Half Marathon
Participants have three hours net time to complete the half marathon.
Cambridge Half Marathon Charity Runner
Participants have three hours net time to complete the half marathon.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Cambridge.
About Cambridge
Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K takes place in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Cambridge
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Cambridge 5K Races Best Cambridge routes for beginners and speed work.
- Cambridge Half Marathons Top-rated 21.1K courses in the Cambridge area.
- Cambridge Running Calendar 2026 See all upcoming race dates.
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