Around Cape Ann Half Marathon
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Event details
The Around Cape Ann Half Marathon is scheduled for October 18, 2026 in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The race base is listed at O'Maley Middle School, 32 Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. The event is a half marathon (13.1 miles) and is open to ages 18 and older. The race has been held since 1933 and the course wraps around Cape Ann's coastline, passing through the seaside villages of Gloucester and Rockport and providing coastal views of beaches, harbors and coves. The event is USATF sanctioned.
Registration and services
The registration listing shows a current price of $79 (previously $109) and notes a price increase after May 31, 2026. Registered participants receive items and services including name on bib by the stated deadline, choice of M/F race shirt, armband phone holder, finisher medal, YuKan race bag, free race photos, finish line refreshments (including a brew and chicken sandwich sliders), on-course hydration and nutrition, GPS runner tracking, result alerts, a finisher certificate and free training plans. Volunteer roles are available and volunteers are listed as receiving a free race entry; teams of 10 or more have a discount. The event uses RaceJoy for live GPS tracking and progress alerts. Registration protection, refunds, deferrals and transfers are noted as available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.