Fool's Dual Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Fool's Dual Half Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Gloucester, MA. The event includes two race distances:
- 5K
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
The half marathon is USATF certified and the event is USATF sanctioned. The course runs along the coastline of Cape Ann.
Logistics and inclusions
The event base is O'Maley Middle School, 32 Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. Age eligibility is listed as open to ages 10 to 79 for the 5K (kids 5K price noted for ages 12 and under) and 18 to 79 for the half marathon. Current entry fees shown are $29 for the 5K (children 12 and under $10) and $79 for the half marathon.
Participant items and services include name on bib (if provided by 3/2/26), choice of male/female race shirt, armband phone holder, finisher medals for 5K and 13.1, race bag, free race photos, GPS runner tracking, on-course hydration and nutrition, finisher refreshments, and a finisher certificate. RaceJoy mobile app is available for live GPS tracking, progress alerts, and send-a-cheer features. Team discounts, volunteer free entries, and a refer-two-get-$20 refund offer are also listed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
