Massachusetts · 7 Mile
Falmouth Road Race
Falmouth Road Race is a 7 Mile event held in Falmouth, Massachusetts. It was last held on August 16, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 11,400 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Falmouth, MA
- Field size
- ~11,400 runners
Race details
- Last held
- August 16, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Falmouth, Massachusetts
- Distances
- 7 Mile
- Field size
- About 11,400 runners
- Course
- Rolling Hills
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- falmouthroadrace.com
About the Falmouth Road Race
A scenic 7-mile run along Cape Cod's Nantucket Sound coastline from Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights, capped at 11,400 runners and famous as a world-class non-marathon event. The 54th running is set for August 16, 2026.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the premier non-marathon road races in the world; field capped at 11,400 by the Town of Falmouth; longtime elite showcase. USATF-certified.
- Notes
- Prestigious summer road race
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Falmouth Road Race: common questions
- When is the Falmouth Road Race?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Falmouth Road Race held?
- In Falmouth, Massachusetts.
- What distances does the Falmouth Road Race offer?
- 7 Mile.
- How many people run the Falmouth Road Race?
- About 11,400 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Falmouth Road Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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