The 5K will be on SUNDAY October 11, 2026 at 8:15 am
USATF: MA24023JK
The race starts and finishes at the Mullen Hall School (130 Katharine Lee Bates Road, Falmouth, MA)
The 5K is run on an out-and-back, flat, fast course.
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 (running with traffic) and be aware of your surroundings.
Jogging strollers and dogs are NOT permitted!
Registration
December 1 – December 13: $35 + fees
December 14 – March 31: $40 + fees
April 1 – July 31: $45 + fees
August 1 – Registration close: $55 + fees
PLEASE NOTE: The entry fee is non-refundable for any reason. Please see the refund and deferral policies.
LOBSTAH CHALLENGE: Runners interested in the Lobstah Challenge (running both the Half Marathon and 5k) should go to the Lobstah Challenge page for more information NOTE: to register to run the Lobstah Challenge you must register ONLY for the Lobstah Challenge which will automatically enter you into both races. This also includes a special finisher award. DO NOT enter the Half Marathon and 5k separately and expect to be entered into the Lobstah Challange.
Included in 5k entry fee:
- Long sleeve shirt (guaranteed if registered by August 1st)
- Customized bib (guaranteed if registered by August 1st)
- Secure bag drop
- Unique coastal medal
- Course stocked with water and Gatorade
- 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 350 runners who enter.
- Runners entering the Cape Cod Marathon 5K should be adequately trained to complete the course in one hour. 5K entrants must be 6 years of age or older on race day.
- Strollers and dogs are NOT allowed on course.
- 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, nor do we allow running a different event without an official transfer to that event. Running with someone else’s name & information or running an event you are not registered for causes chaos and can be potentially dangerous in the event of a medical emergency. Not to mention, we account for all supplies to support our registered runners and ‘bandits’ deplete from those supplies.
Number Pick Up – 5k
Mullen-Hall School Gym, 130 Katharine Lee Bates Rd., Falmouth*
Saturday, October 10, 2026 10:00am-3:00pm
Sunday, October 11, 2026 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.
2026 Cape Cod Marathon 5k Prize Money
| Place | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $50 | $50 |
| 2 | $40 | $40 |
| 3 | $30 | $30 |
Award winners are only eligible for one prize money award. Overall winners are based on gun time. Course records receive a $50 bonus. There are NO Age Group, Non-binary or Push-Rim/Duo awards in the 5k race. Prize monies are only awarded to those that complete the event in the time limit listed above under Basic Rules. IMPORTANT: All prize monies must be claimed on or before December 15. Any prizes not claimed by this date will be forfeited, and the funds will be donated to a charity of the event host’s choice.
Elite Runner Complimentary Bib Numbers
5k runners who have met the qualifying standard can apply for a complimentary race bib number for the 2026 Cape Cod 5k 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 5k course. Upon our verification of your time, you will receive instructions via email on how to register for the 2026 Cape Cod Marathon 5k. DEADLINE to submit an elite time is September 1st
The 2026 qualifying time is based on the third place time in the 2025 Cape Cod Marathon 5k. The 5k qualifying times are:
- Male – 16:33
- Female – 20:21
5k Course Record (New Course in 2024)
Men – 2025 : Ethan Carey – 15:48
Women – 2025 : Colette Kelly – 18:49
Policies
See our policies page for refund and deferral policies, and the liability waiver.