Marblehead Festival of Arts Road Races

  • Date Sat 20th June 2026
  • Time 7:30AM EDT
  • Location Marblehead, Massachusetts
  • Price $21.50 - $46.81
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 1 Mile, 10km, 5km

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Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Marblehead Festival of Arts Road Races on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the charming town of Marblehead, Essex! This annual event features a fun-filled day of running with distances for everyone, including a 1-mile fun run starting at 7:30 AM, a challenging 10k at 7:45 AM, and a spirited 5k at 8:05 AM. Runners will enjoy scenic routes, with the 5k taking them along Atlantic Avenue and finishing at Marblehead High School, while the 10k offers a picturesque loop around Marblehead Neck.

Registration for this vibrant event supports local arts scholarships, making each step you take even more meaningful. Early bird registration is available until May 17, with fees starting as low as $15 for the 1-mile run. Plus, all young runners under 10 can participate for free! Don’t miss the chance to grab a performance-wicking race t-shirt and check out the Festival of Arts logo store on-site. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to have fun, mark your calendars and prepare for a day of community spirit and artistic celebration!

Organiser's Description

PICK UP YOUR BIB EARLY! MARATHON SPORTS IS GRACIOUSLY HOSTING OUR RACE TEAM FRIDAY, JUNE 19, FROM 1-3 AND 4-7.

Get ready to lace up those running shoes because it's time for the annual MFoA 5k, 10k, and 1-mile fun run!

When you register for our MFoA races, your fee doesn't just cover the run, it also supports the fundraising efforts of the festival and arts scholarships in our community!

Join us on _Saturday, June 20th, at 7:30 am sharp for the 1-mile fun run, 7:45 for the 10k start and 08:05 for the 5k_. We kick off the excitement for the 5k and 10k just past the Post Office on Smith St. 5k runners will dash down Atlantic Avenue to Seaview, then make a right onto Humphrey Street, ending at our finish line at Marblehead High School. As for our 10k challengers, you'll start at the Post Office too, but hang a left on Atlantic, take a scenic loop around the Neck, and finish strong at the High School. The 1-mile loop starts at the post office and loops onto Atlantic, the rail-trail, and around the high school.

Can't make it in person? Sign up for one of our virtual races!

The 1st and 2nd place finishers in each age division for the 5k and 10k receive awards, as will all runners 10 and under who complete the 1-mile fun run. Runners registered by June 1 will receive a performance-wicking race t-shirt. We will have the Festival of Arts logo store on-site this year with festival shirts, gear and glassware available for purchase.

So, grab your most artsy running gear, mark your calendars, and let's hit the pavement together!

Here's the scoop on registration fees:

EARLY BIRD (BEFORE MAY 17TH):

$15 FOR THE 1-MILE
$35 FOR THE 5K
$40 FOR THE 10K

REGULAR REGISTRATION (AFTER JUNE 6TH):
$20 FOR THE 1-MILE
$40 FOR THE 5K
$45 FOR THE 10K

DAY OF THE RACE:
$25 FOR THE 1-MILE
$45 FOR THE 5K
$50 FOR THE 10K

Younger runners under 10 run for free!

_PSST: INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR OR DONATING PRIZES FOR OUR WINNERS? PLEASE REACH OUT TO OUR RACE CHAIRS. WE HAVE MANY LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP AND WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU JOIN US! _

Get pumped, get registered, and get ready to run your artsy hearts out!

Races

  • 1-Mile Fun Run

    Incl. $1.50 Fee & Performance Wicking T-Shirt!

    Sat 20th June 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $21.50

  • 10k

    Incl. $1.81 Fee & Performance Wicking T-Shirt!

    Sat 20th June 2026 (7:45AM EDT)

    $46.81

  • 5k

    Incl. $1.66 Fee & Performance Wicking T-Shirt!

    Sat 20th June 2026 (8:05AM EDT)

    $41.66

  • Virtual 1-Mile Fun Run

    Incl. $1.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    $21.50

  • Virtual 5k

    Incl. $1.66 Fee & T-Shirt

    $41.66

  • Virtual 10k

    Incl. $1.81 Fee & T-Shirt

    $46.81

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Location

Marblehead High School, 2 Humphrey St., Marblehead, 01945, MA, United States

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