Fool's Dual Half Marathon
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Fool's Dual Half Marathon
The Fool's Dual Half Marathon is scheduled for March 28, 2026 in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The event includes two distances:
- 5K
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
The race venue is O'Maley Middle School at 32 Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. The half marathon course is USATF certified and the event is USATF sanctioned. The route runs along the Cape Ann coastline and offers ocean views.
Entry details listed for the event include age limits and pricing: the 5K is open to ages 10 to 79 and has a youth price of $10 for ages 12 and under; the half marathon is open to ages 16 to 79. Volunteers earn a free entry. The organizer notes a 15th anniversary in 2026 and a Six Pack Challenge that provides a 15 percent discount on a bundle of six half marathons.
Participant race goods and services include a name on the bib (if submitted by March 2, 2026), finisher medals for both distances, a choice of male or female race shirts, an armband phone holder, a drawstring YuKan bag, finish line refreshments and pizza, free race photos, age group awards for 1st through 3rd in five year age groups, GPS runner tracking, on course hydration and nutrition, and free training plans. Additional items listed are result alerts, team discounts, finisher certificates, registration protection options, and a 10 percent discount at New England Running Company. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
