Annual OVL Cape Cod 5K Championship Road Race - "Run for the Library"

  • Date Sat 19th July 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Osterville, Massachusetts
  • Price $12.00 - $39.60
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for the Annual OVL Cape Cod 5K Championship Road Race, affectionately dubbed the "Run for the Library," taking place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in the charming community of Osterville, Barnstable. This exciting event not only promises a fun and competitive atmosphere but also supports the award-winning Osterville Village Library, a cornerstone of the community for over 140 years. The race will kick off at 8:00 AM, starting right in front of the library at 43 Wianno Avenue, where participants can enjoy a scenic 5K course.

Join fellow runners and walkers for a memorable day filled with community spirit and beautiful views. Pre-registration is required, with number pick-up available the day before the race. While there will be water stations before and after the event, runners are encouraged to self-hydrate along the route. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age category for both males and females. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a great run in support of a vital local institution!

Organiser's Description

Come join us for a road race to help support the Award Winning Osterville Village Library. We are doing our best to present a safe, fun, in-person race. The race will take place on Village Day, Saturday July 19th. The race will start in front of the Library at 43 Wianno Avenue. We will have an 8:00 AM sharp start, participants are encouraged to leave space between runners when lining up, we will have plenty of space to spread out.
NUMBER PICK UP WILL BE AVAILBLE ON FRIDAY JULY 18th

PRE-REGISTRATION required. Registration ends promptly 7:45 a.m. The library is not responsible for race results for anyone who does not register and CHECK IN before 7:45 a.m.

THERE WILL BE WATER AVAILABLE BEFORE AND AFTER THE RACE, BUT NOT ALONG THE ROUTE. RUNNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO SELF HYDRATE ALONG RACE ROUTE.

5K WALKERS ARE WELCOME TO BEGIN THE COURSE BEHIND THE RUNNERS. ENJOY THE VIEWS!

To see the route visit our Strava Page [https://www.strava.com/clubs/840988].
No pets will be allowed during the in-person race.

Medals awarded for top 3 in each age category for male and female.
Race results will be available by email and QR codes after race.

EVENT SPONSOR: CAPE COD HEALTH CARE URGENT CARE - Cape Cod Healthcare Urgent Care provides adult and pediatric care for minor illnesses and injuries with five convenient locations across Cape Cod, including seasonal urgent care now open in Osterville. No appointment or referral needed, and most patients are treated in under an hour. Online wait times available at capecodhealth.org/urgent-care [http://capecodhealth.org/urgent-care].

RACE SPONSOR: SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY - The Osterville Brokerage agency provides real estate services throughout the Cape Cod area, specializing in village homes and luxury waterfront estates. Local, experienced independent agents offer to every client the accounting, confidentiality, and disclosure you would expect from a Sotheby's agent.

ABOUT THE OSTERVILLE VILLAGE LIBRARY - For 140 years the Osterville Village Library has served at the heart of this community The Osterville library has been continually open since June of 2020, we are the heart of the community that never skipped a beat! Watch our video [https://youtu.be/RmQtFps4ALc] on how we served the community during the pandemic. We have also received 4 awards this past year in recognition to our service to the community.

THE AWARD WINNING OSTERVILLE VILLAGE LIBRARY

* 2024 2nd Citation from the MA State Legislature for our work as a social activist in human rights and human development.
* 2024 Church Women United Human Rights Award
* 2022 Citation from the MA State Legislature for our work during the pandemic
* The Institute for Nonprofit Practices Changemaker Award recognizes those on the frontlines who support their neighbors and communities, demonstrate remarkable service, courage and generosity while confronting unprecedented adversity over the past two years.
* The Library Journal, designation as a Five Star Library based on reviews of public library data reported to the government that include visits, sessions per capita and which ranks the best performing libraries within budget categories.
* The OVL is also the recipient of the Southeastern MA Red Cross Community Leader Award for establishing monthly blood drives.
Voted by the public and recognized by Cape and Plymouth Magazine as one of the Nonprofits to Watch in 2022, 2023, 2024

Races

  • 2025 OVL Cape Cod 5K Championship Road Race - "RUN for the LIBRARY" - Adults

    Incl. $4.60 Fee & Osterville Library On-the-Go Tote

    Sat 19th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $39.60

    First 200 to register in person will receive a sling bag. The Race is on Saturday July 15th; starts begin at 8:00 AM. Pre Registered runners can pick up their bib numbers on July 19, 2024 between 3:30 and 5:00 p.m. or between 7:15 and 7:45 a.m. on the day of the race. NOTE: Registration ends promptly 7:45 a.m. on July 19th 2024 The library is not responsible for race results for anyone who does not register and CHECK IN before 7:45 a.m. Thank you.
  • 2025 OVL Annual Cape Cod 5K Championship Road Race - "RUN for the LIBRARY" - Students

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & Osterville Library Book Bag

    Sat 19th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $23.00

  • 2025 OVL Annual Cape Cod 5K Championship Road Race - "RUN for the LIBRARY" - Children Under 10

    Incl. $2.00 Fee

    Sat 19th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $12.00

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Osterville Village Library, 43 Wianno Avenue, Osterville, 02655, MA, United States

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