From the Organizer
Join us for the 10th Annual Amity Island 5K & Fun Run!
Amity means friendship and we love running with our friends! Join us on Sunday, August 2nd for a 5K race in Katama. The course starts and finishes at the Farm Institute and is a flat route that will take you down Edgartown Bay Road and down to South Beach. The proceeds from this race benefit local charities and island kids. Get registered ASAP to secure your spot! Race shirts are only guaranteed for the first 400 runners.
We encourage families to run/walk together, however since it is a farm, please NO DOGS! Carpooling is also encouraged, as well as riding your bike or taking the VTA.
Date: Sunday, August 2nd, 2026
Location: Farm Institute, Katama Farm, Edgartown
Time:
9:00 AM 5K Run/Walk
8:45 AM 1/2K Fun Run (for kiddos 8 and under).
Registration and number pick up on race morning 7:30 – 8:45 am
Course Info: The course will start at the Farm Institute, take a right and follow the bike path along Katama Rd to the second turn onto Edgartown Bay Road. Runners will then follow Edgartown Bay Road back to Katama Rd to the Aero Drive where the finish line awaits. It is the same course as previous years, just run in reverse.
Travel: For ferry schedules visit www.steamshipauthority.com. The ferry crossing is 45 minutes. If you are bringing a vehicle you will need a reservation, call (508) 477-8600. If you are not bringing a car you do not need a reservation.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Edgartown, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Edgartown, MA
City Elevation
23 ft
Nearest Airport
HYA
Cape Cod Gateway Airport · 23 mi
Major Hub
PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Amity Island 5K & Fun Run?
- Amity Island 5K & Fun Run is a running race held in Edgartown, Massachusetts on August 2, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Amity Island 5K & Fun Run?
- Sunday, August 2, 2026 in Edgartown, Massachusetts at 14 Aero Avenue. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Amity Island 5K & Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Amity Island 5K & Fun Run
Aug 2, 2026