The Falmouth Road Race was established in 1973 and has become one of the premier running events of the summer season. Each year the race draws an international field of Olympians, elite, and recreational runners out to enjoy the iconic 7-mile seaside course. The nonprofit Falmouth Road Race organization is …
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The Falmouth Road Race was established in 1973 and has become one of the premier running events of the summer season. Each year the race draws an international field of Olympians, elite, and recreational runners out to enjoy the iconic 7-mile seaside course. The nonprofit Falmouth Road Race organization is committed to promoting health and fitness through community programs and philanthropic giving.
The race is one of the showcase events in distance running and woven into the fabric of summer on Cape Cod, like Fourth of July fireworks and Labor Day weekend cookouts. “The little race that could” belongs to Falmouth. It was first held on a Wednesday afternoon because it was our founder Tommy Leonard’s birthday. It is seven miles simply because that was the distance from the Captain Kidd in Woods Hole to Tommy’s workplace, The Brothers Four, in Falmouth Heights.
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Amazing views and welcoming crowd
This is one of the most enjoyable races I’ve run. The organizers were great and the Falmouth citizens were just as amazing as the views- I felt celebrated and encouraged … MORE
This is one of the most enjoyable races I’ve run. The organizers were great and the Falmouth citizens were just as amazing as the views- I felt celebrated and encouraged as a runner as until my last step. A class act all around.
Will be back next year.
Warning- be ready for that last steep hill just after mile 6!
Only wish they gave out medals every year:)
It truly is a "mini Boston"
The crowd is incredible! there are thousands of people line the streets to cheer you on for every mile. This year was apparently their hottest year yet, and the crowds … MORE
The crowd is incredible! there are thousands of people line the streets to cheer you on for every mile. This year was apparently their hottest year yet, and the crowds still showed up! The race itself was well done, and the volunteers were excellent. I will definitely be running this race for years to come.
Summer Run Not to Miss
Great course, lots of current elite runners (Meb, Gebremarain) and many former elite runners (Rodgers, Shorter, Benoit-Samuelson). Hills in the beginning and at the end with nice flat section in … MORE
Great course, lots of current elite runners (Meb, Gebremarain) and many former elite runners (Rodgers, Shorter, Benoit-Samuelson). Hills in the beginning and at the end with nice flat section in the middle. Registration is by lottery and housing/lodging gets sold out quick. Many people make this part of vacation on Cape.