Martha's Vineyard Marathon & Half

Saturday, May 20, 2023 Past event

8:30 AM EDT

Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

$139.31–$199.09 · 3 races

Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Martha's Vineyard Marathon & Half, taking place on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in the picturesque town of Oak Bluffs, Dukes. This stunning event offers participants the chance to experience the breathtaking beauty of Martha's Vineyard, an island renowned for its miles of sandy beaches, scenic trails, and charming towns.

Runners can choose from two beautiful course options: a challenging full marathon and a more manageable half marathon, both designed to showcase the island's natural splendor. With relatively flat terrain and only a few gentle rollers, these courses are perfect whether you're aiming to qualify for Boston or simply want to enjoy a memorable race in a stunning location. Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your race into a "RUN-CATION" in a summer playground that promises fun for all ages! Come for the race, stay for the adventure—Martha's Vineyard awaits!

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Races

Marathon

Incl. $11.66 Fee & T-Shirt

Boston qualifier (USATF Cert #MA16036JK) 6 HOUR TIME LIMIT The Marathon starts at Martha's Vineyard Regional High School and runs the first 13 miles through DCR Manuel Correllus State Forest then right down through Edgartown on Meeting House Way to Atlantic Drive. Then left up Katama Rd through the quaint town of Edgartown with a finish on Beach Rd, over the famous "JAWS" bridge with a finish in beautiful Waban Park in Oak Bluffs.

7:30 AM EDT

$160.66

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Half Marathon

Incl. $10.31 Fee & T-Shirt

(USATF Cert #MA16037JK) 6 HOUR TIME LIMIT The Half Marathon starts at Martha's Vineyard Regional High School and runs the first 2 miles with the marathon and a total of 3 miles through the middle of DCR Manuel Correllus State Forest and past the airport. Then left on Edgartown road on the paved bike path for 5 miles. Then left again, along Beach Road over the famous "JAWS" bridge with a finish in beautiful Waban Park in Oak Bluffs.

8:30 AM EDT

$139.31

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Relay Half Marathon

Incl. $14.09 Fee & T-Shirt

The 2-person Half Marathon relay starts with the rest of the race at Martha's Vineyard Regional High School. Runner #1 will start at Martha's Vineyard Regional High School and runs the first 5.3 miles of the half marathon course. Runner #1 will hand off to Runner #2 at Water Station F where Runner #2 will run the remaining distance of 7.8 miles to the finish line at Waban Park. Vans will transport runners from the transition area to the finish.

8:30 AM EDT

$199.09

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Organiser's description

Martha's Vineyard is an amazing island located south of Cape Cod, famous for its natural beauty with miles of beaches; walking, hiking, and biking trails. Check out Oak Bluffs' history, shop in Edgartown, and explore the whole island's undeniable charm. A summer playground for all ages. Now you have a reason to make this bucket-list destination race your "RUN-CATION". Martha's Vineyard offers 2 beautiful courses for the relay, half, and the full marathon that showcase this amazing island in Massachusetts. Both the full and the half marathon are relatively flat with a few gentle rollers in the full marathon. Whether you're trying to qualify for Boston or just want to run a beautiful race, see why Martha's Vineyard is so famous and spend a few extra days pre or post-race. A destination favorite!