Fool's Dual Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Fool's Dual Half Marathon takes place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Gloucester, MA. The event starts and finishes at O'Maley Middle School, 32 Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. The course runs along Cape Ann and includes ocean views along the coastline. The race is a USATF sanctioned event and the half marathon is USATF certified.
Distances
- 5K
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
Entry, eligibility and logistics
The 5K is open to ages 10 to 79; the half marathon is open to ages 18 to 79. Current listed prices are $29 for the 5K (kids 12 and under $10) and $79 for the half marathon; listed funds and spot counts were shown and prices increase after December 31, 2025. Volunteer positions earn a free race entry coupon. Teams of 10 or more receive a $10 per-person discount. A multi-race "Six Pack Challenge" bundle offers a 15% discount on six half marathons.
Included items and services
Participants receive items and services such as name on bib (if registered by March 2, 2026), choice of M/F race shirt, YuKan armband phone holder, finisher medals, race bag, free race photos, on-course hydration and nutrition, finisher refreshments and certificate, GPS runner tracking via RaceJoy, free training plans, and select discounts from local partners. RaceJoy provides live GPS tracking, progress alerts and send-a-cheer features; use requires carrying and activating a phone. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
