
From the Organizer
PLACE:
Jetties Beach, Bathing Beach Road, Nantucket, MA
DESCRIPTION
COURSE: Scenic course starting and ending at Jetties Beach through residential areas including Beach Street, the Cliff with the finish on Hulbert Ave and Bathing Beach
AWARDS: Free T-shirt, age division prizes, refreshments..
NUMBER/T-SHIRT PICK UP: Free Official Race T-Shirt to the first 500 runners and walkers TO PICK UP THEIR NUMBERS at Nantucket Health Club, 10 Young’s Way (508) 228-4750. It is strongly recommended you pick up your timing chip and T shirt on Thursday, July 3rd 9:00 AM to 6 PM to avoid the rush and have the best chance of receiving a proper size shirt. Race day sign up is at Jetties Beach starting at 6 AM
ENTRY FEE: $50 Run/Walk entry fee.
Events
Weather
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
74°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Nantucket Mem Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
51 ft
Nearest Airport
ACK
Nantucket Memorial Airport · 2 mi
Major Hub
PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 77 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Nantucket Firecracker 5k Run & Walk
Jul 4, 2026