Around Cape Ann Half Marathon
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Event
The Around Cape Ann Half Marathon is a half marathon held on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The event is based at O'Maley Middle School, 32 Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. The race has been held since 1933 and follows a route that wraps around Cape Ann, passing through the seaside villages of Gloucester and Rockport and offering coastal views of beaches, harbors and coves. The event is USATF sanctioned.
Entry and features
The race entry is listed at $79 (regularly $109), with a noted price increase after May 31, 2026. Registration is open to ages 18 to 79. The event is part of a multi-race Six Pack Challenge bundle of six half marathons that offers a 15% discount per event. Teams of 10 or more receive a $10-per-person discount. Volunteers may earn a free race entry.
Included items and services
Participants receive a race shirt choice (M/F), an armband phone holder, a finisher medal labeled 13.1, a YuKan race bag, free race photos, on-course hydration and nutrition, finish-line refreshments, and GPS runner tracking via RaceJoy. Awards are given 1st–3rd in five-year age groups. Additional items listed include finish-line brew, chicken sandwich sliders, fresh baked treats, a finisher certificate, free training plans, referral discounts, and a "Find Your Name" shirt option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
