Around Cape Ann Half Marathon
Around Cape Ann Half Marathon is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Gloucester, MA, with an entry fee of $89.
- Date
- October 18, 2026 (87 days to go)
- Location
- 32 Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA
- Price
- $89
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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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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
60°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Beverly, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Gloucester, MA
Population
29,862
as of 2023
City Elevation
45 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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87
Days to train
- Race
- Around Cape Ann Half Marathon
- Date
- October 18, 2026
- Location
- 32 Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA
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From Endurance Grid
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Around Cape Ann Half Marathon
Oct 18, 2026