OVL Cape Cod 5K Championship Road Race - "Run for the Library"
About this race
Come join us for a road race to help support the award-winning Osterville Village Library. We are doing our best to present a safe, fun, in-person race. The race will take place on Village Day, Saturday, July 18th. The race will start in front of the Library at 43 Wianno Avenue. We will have an 8:00 AM sharp start. Participants are encouraged to leave space between runners when lining up, we will have plenty of space to spread out.
NUMBER PICK UP WILL BE AVAILBLE ON FRIDAY JULY 17th
PRE-REGISTRATION required. Registration ends promptly 7:45 a.m. The library is not responsible for race results for anyone who does not register and CHECK IN before 7:45 a.m.
There will be water available before and after the race, but not along the route. Runners are responsible for self-hydrating along the race route.
5K Walkers are welcome to begin the course behind the runners. Enjoy the views!
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No pets will be allowed during the in-person race.
Medals awarded for top 3 in each age category for male and female.
Race results will be available by email and QR codes after race.
Event Sponsor: Cape Cod Health Care Urgent Care - Cape Cod Healthcare Urgent Care provides adult and pediatric care for minor illnesses and injuries with five convenient locations across Cape Cod, including seasonal urgent care now open in Osterville. No appointment or referral needed, and most patients are treated in under an hour. Online wait times are available at capecodhealth.org/urgent-care.
Race Sponsor: Jack Cotton Realtor - Trusted by Agents. Respected by Clients. Proven on Cape Cod. With over five decades of record-setting experience, Jack Cotton is a nationally respected voice in luxury real estate—and a trusted referral partner on Cape Cod. Visit online at www.jackcotton.com
About the Osterville Village Library - For nearly 145 years, the Osterville Village Library has been the heart of the village—a place where tradition, innovation, and community come together. As we look ahead to our 150th anniversary, we continue to lead with lifelong learning, cutting-edge technology, cultural programming, and a deep commitment to keeping Osterville connected and thriving.
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Running
2026 OVL Cape Cod 5K Championship Road Race - "RUN FOR THE LIBRARY" - Adults
First 200 to register in person will receive a gift. The Race is on Saturday July 18th; starts begin at 8:00 AM. Pre Registered runners can pick up their bib numbers on July 17, 2026 between 8:30 and 5:00 p.m. or between 7:15 and 7:45 a.m. on the day of the race. NOTE: Registration ends promptly 7:45 a.m. on July 18th 2026 The library is not responsible for race results for anyone who does not register and CHECK IN before 7:45 a.m. Thank you.
2026 OVL Annual Cape Cod 5K Championship Road Race - "RUN FOR THE LIBRARY" - Students
2026 OVL Annual Cape Cod 5K Championship Road Race - "RUN FOR THE LIBRARY" - Children Under 10
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Osterville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:23 AM and sets at 8:12 PM local time (EDT) in Osterville on July 18, 2026 — 14h 49m of daylight.
Course
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Results — OVL Cape Cod 5K Championship Road Race - "Run for the Library"
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- Osterville 5K Races 2 races
- Osterville Running Calendar 2026 2 races
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, 2 Osterville events
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