MV Hospital Sullivan 5K Run/Walk
About this race
Founded in 1989 by Dr. Louis W. Sullivan, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (1989–1993), the Sullivan Run/Walk for Health and Fitness has become a beloved end-of-summer tradition for the whole family.
Race Day & Course Info:
The 5K Run/Walk features a USA Track & Field (USATF)-certified course through East Chop, offering spectacular views of Nantucket Sound. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome.
The Kid's Dash is 25 meters of fun in Washinton Park, before the 5K kicks off.
Please note that public parking near Washington Park and Oak Bluffs Harbor is limited. Participants are encouraged to carpool, bike, or walk whenever possible. The event will be held rain or shine.
Commemorative T-shirts will be distributed to the first 300 registered participants. Strollers and leashed pets are welcome; however, we kindly ask that participants with strollers or pets remain toward the back of the pack and use caution throughout the race.
Bib & T-Shirt Pickup:
- Friday, August 21
2:00–3:30 PM – MV Hospital Main Lobby - Saturday, August 22
7:30–8:45 AM – Washington Park
Lace up your sneakers and join us this August for a fun and inspiring community event in support of health and wellness!
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Kids Dash
5K Run/Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Oak Bluffs, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:58 AM and sets at 7:31 PM local time (EDT) in Oak Bluffs on August 22, 2026 — 13h 33m 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, 10 Oak Bluffs events
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