Cape Cod Marathon


The Full Marathon will be on SUNDAY, October 12, 2025 at 8:00 am

USATF: MA23007JK

The race starts and finishes at the Mullen Hall School (130 Katharine Lee Bates Road, Falmouth, MA)

The Cape Cod Marathon race course is a fast and scenic route that hugs the Falmouth coastline of Nantucket Sound. The route was designed to maximize runners’ view of Martha’s Vineyard and the beautiful waters of the Sound.

All courses for Cape Cod Marathon races are open race courses. Streets are open to traffic. Please run on the right sides of the roads and be aware of your surroundings.

Jogging strollers and dogs are NOT permitted!


Registration

Early Bird: $95 (January 15 – 21 only)

Regular: $110 (January 22 – July 31, unless sold out)

Late: $125 (August 1 – October 4, unless sold out)

Pushrim/Duo event registration closes September 1, 2025. All participants in the Push-Rim and/or Duo Division receive a complimentary entry. Any pushrim athlete MUST email info@capecodmarathon.com for more information before registering.

PLEASE NOTE: The entry fee is non-refundable for any reason. Please see the refund and deferral policies.

CLAM CHOWDAH CHALLENGE: Runners interested in the Clam Chowdah Challenge (running both the Half and Full Marathons), should go to the Clam Chowdah Challenge page for more information. NOTE: To register to run the Challenge, you must register ONLY for the Clam Chowdah Challenge which will automatically enter you in both the half and full marathons plus includes special finisher goodies. DO NOT enter the half and full marathons separately and expect to be entered into the Clam Chowdah Challenge!

Included in Marathon entry fee:
  • Long sleeve shirt (guaranteed if registered by 8/1/25)
  • Customized bib (if registered by 8/1/25)
  • Secure gear check
  • Boston Qualifier and certified race course stocked with water and Gatorade. Port-a-Johns at each aid station (approximately every 2 miles)
  • Unique coastal medal
  • On Course music
  • Hot clam chowdah and soup station with vegan, gluten free and dairy free options at the finish line!
  • Apple cider donuts!
  • The best town, volunteers and committee to answer any questions you may have!

Basic Rules

  • The field will be limited to the first 1,200 marathoners who enter.
  • Runners entering the Cape Cod Marathon should be adequately trained to complete the course in six (6) hours or a 13:43 per mile pace.
  • After 2:00 pm, the course will be closed, and Race Management cannot guarantee race medals, finish times, and refreshments to runners who finish after that time. If you can’t finish the race within the time limit please move onto a sidewalk and assume responsibility for your own safety.
  • Marathon entrants must be 16 years of age or older on race day.
  • The Cape Cod Marathon Weekend does not allow, support or encourage the buying, selling or trading of bib numbers for any of our races, for any reason. Running with someone else’s name & information or running as a ‘bandit’ causes chaos and can be potentially dangerous in the event of a medical emergency.

Number Pick Up – Marathon

Mullen-Hall School Gym, 130 Katharine Lee Bates Rd., Falmouth

Saturday, October 11, 2025 10:00am-3:00pm

Sunday, October 12, 2025 6:30am-7:45am

THERE IS NO RACE DAY PARKING ALLOWED AT MULLEN-HALL SCHOOL. See our page on race day parking for more information.


2025 Cape Cod Marathon Prize Money Structure (Men and Women)

PlaceOpen Masters 40-49Senior 50-59Veteran 60-69Senior Veteran 70+Push Rim/Duo Teams WheelchairTotal
1$1,000$500$300$150$100As field warrants$4,100
2$750$250$200$100  $2,600
3$600$100$75   $1,550
4$500$75    $1,150
5$400$50    $900
6$300     $600
7$200     $400
8$100     $200
9$75     $150
10$50     $100
Total$3,975$975$575$250$100 $11,750

Award winners are only eligible for one prize money award. Course Records receive a $500 bonus. Overall winners are based on gun time. Age Group winners are based on net/chip time and are only eligible for the award in their age group. No dropping down into a younger age group. There are no Non-binary or Push-Rim/Duo awards in the Marathon.

Marathon Course Records

Men – 2023 : Prescott Leach –  2:24:35
Women – 2024 : Sarah Johnson – 2:53:59


Elite Runner Complimentary Marathon Bib Numbers

Marathon runners who have met the qualifying standard can apply for a complimentary race bib number for the 2025 Cape Cod Marathon by sending proof of your qualifying time to director@capecodmarathon.com. Your qualifying time must have been run within the last 3 years on a certified marathon course. Upon our verification of your time, you will receive instructions via email on how to register for the 2025 Cape Cod Marathon.

The 2025 qualifying time is based on the time of the 5th place finisher in the 2024 Cape Cod Marathon. The current Marathon qualifying times are:

  • Male – 2:36:14
  • Female – 3:04:24

Policies

See our policies page for refund and deferral policies, and the liability waiver.