Around Cape Ann Half Marathon
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Around Cape Ann Half Marathon
The event is a half marathon that follows a scenic course around Cape Ann and travels through the seaside villages of Gloucester and Rockport. The race is presented as a long running tradition dating to 1933 and offers coastal views of beaches, harbors and coves.
The single race distance is 13.1 Miles. Registration opens 11/4/2026 and closes 12/31/2026; the listed registration fee is $80.35.
Parking and race day packet pick up are at O'Maley Middle School, 32 Cherry Street, Gloucester MA 01930. Bib and shirt pick up is on race day only from 7:30am - 8:30am and must be completed before boarding the shuttle. Free shuttle buses transport participants about 3 miles to the starting area at Good Harbor Beach; shuttles run 7:30am - 8:30am and are for participants only. The starting area has restrooms, a welcome tent with water and snacks, and a self-service bag check. Bag drop is self-service and the organizer is not liable for losses or theft.
The course uses open roads with local police monitoring traffic; runners should stay to the side of the road. There are six water aid stations near miles 2, 3.5, 5, 6.5, 9 and 11.5 and a restroom near mile 6. Awards are medals for the top three male and female finishers in each age group; awards and purchased merchandise must be picked up at the tent and will not be mailed. Per USATF rules, gun times are used for scoring. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
