Cape Cod event guide · Falmouth, Massachusetts
Cape Cod Marathon Weekend 2026: A Local Guide to Falmouth
By Nancy Cassano
Planning to run, cheer, or spend a fall weekend in Falmouth? Cape Cod Marathon Weekend combines a coastal race course with a full weekend of events, local businesses, and time by the water.
Here is the practical information to know before Cape Cod Marathon Weekend 2026: official start times, the start and finish location, parking, spectator viewpoints, bib pickup, the Expo, and local stay information.
Quick answer
The Marathon and Relay start at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026. All races start and finish at Mullen Hall School, 130 Katharine Lee Bates Road, Falmouth. There is no parking at Mullen Hall, so plan to use an approved off-site lot and walk to the course.
What time does the Cape Cod Marathon start, and what are the other race times?
The official 2026 schedule is split across Saturday and Sunday. Save these start times and confirm them again before race weekend.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
| Event | Start |
|---|---|
| Half Marathon | 8:00 a.m. |
| Clam Chowdah Challenge · Day 1 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Lobstah Challenge · Day 1 | 8:00 a.m. |
Sunday, October 11, 2026
| Event | Start |
|---|---|
| Marathon and Relay | 8:00 a.m. |
| Clam Chowdah Challenge · Day 2 | 8:00 a.m. |
| 5K | 8:15 a.m. |
| Lobstah Challenge · Day 2 | 8:15 a.m. |
| Kids’ Race | 9:15 a.m. |
Where does the Cape Cod Marathon start and finish?
All races, including the Kids’ Fun Run, start and finish at Mullen Hall School, 130 Katharine Lee Bates Road, Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Because the courses are open to traffic, runners should stay to the right, run with traffic, and remain alert. Jogging strollers and dogs are not permitted on the course.
Where can I park for the Cape Cod Marathon?
There is no parking at Mullen Hall School during race weekend. Approved parking options include:
- Lawrence School: 113 Lakeview Avenue
- Public lot: Katharine Lee Bates Road and Library Lane
- Gus Canty Recreation Center: 790 Main Street
- Town Hall Square: 59 Town Hall Square
- On-street parking: Main Street, where permitted
Use the official race-day parking map before you leave. Do not park on the race course or on roads marked “local traffic only.” Vehicles may be towed.
Where can spectators watch the Cape Cod Marathon?
Spectators should use approved viewing areas and avoid driving or parking on the race courses. Choose one or two locations rather than trying to follow the course by car.
- Mill Road and Woods Hole Road: around mile 2
- Woods Hole Road and Church Street: around mile 5.5
- Falmouth Harbor and Robbins Road: around miles 10.8 and 24.5
- Davisville Road and East Falmouth Elementary School: Relay Zone 3, around mile 16
- Lake Leaman Road and Worcester Court: around mile 22.4
Falmouth Harbor at Robbins Road is especially useful for Marathon spectators because runners pass that area twice.
Where do I pick up my bib, and when is the Cape Cod Marathon Expo?
Bib pickup and the Expo take place in the Mullen Hall School gym at 130 Katharine Lee Bates Road. Remember that there is no parking at Mullen Hall, so plan to use an approved lot.
Expo hours: Friday, October 9, 2026, from 3:00–7:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bib pickup windows
- 5K: Saturday morning and during the published Friday Expo hours
- Lobstah, Half Marathon, and Clam Chowdah: during the published Expo and race-weekend pickup windows
- Marathon and Relay: during the published Expo and race-weekend pickup windows
- Kids’ Fun Run: during the published pickup window listed by the event
Bring a valid photo ID. Another person may pick up your bib if they have your ID and follow the event’s pickup instructions. Check the official pickup page for the final schedule before traveling.
Where should I stay during Cape Cod Marathon Weekend?
The official visitor guide points runners toward downtown Falmouth, Woods Hole, and accommodations near the harbor. Some properties require a two-night minimum, so confirm the policy before booking.
Falmouth Inn is less than one mile from the start and finish area. Treehouse Lodge is about a seven-minute drive from the Marathon start. Staying close can make race morning easier, especially when parking and road closures are in effect.
What should I know before race day?
Plan for an outdoor, open-course event. Bring layers, allow extra time for traffic and walking from your parking location, and keep your spectator plan flexible. Recheck the official race pages before race weekend because start instructions, parking details, and pickup information can change.
Ready to plan your Cape Cod Marathon Weekend?
Save this guide, confirm the official details, and use Falmouth’s local resources to build a weekend that works for your race plans, your family, or your cheering route.
Official sources and credits
This article is an original copy researched and paraphrased from the official event and visitor pages below.