Nantucket Half Marathon

The Nantucket Half Marathon is one of the most scenic Half Marathon courses on the East Coast! Set on charming Nantucket Island, the route travels through wooded dirt roads (some with short sandy sections!), tree-lined bike paths, and lightly traveled streets with beautiful ocean views. The course is gently rolling but you are never more than a few feet above sea level! Approximately 40% of the course is on dirt roads with a few sandy sections that can be challenging but there are no significant hills. You may run on roads and see parts of Nantucket you never knew existed!

The race begins on Fairgrounds Road near the intersection with Rugged Road. The course will be very well marked and volunteers and/or Nantucket Police will be stationed at every intersection and street crossing. Nevertheless, it is the athlete’s responsibility to know the course.