Murdick's Run the Chop Challenge 2025
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 8:45AM EDT
- Location Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts
- Price $6.30 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for the 2025 Murdick's Run the Chop Challenge, a beloved Vineyard tradition taking place on Friday, July 4th, 2025, in Vineyard Haven, Dukes! This exciting event features a scenic 4-mile loop around West Chop, starting and finishing at Clough Lane, just off Franklin Street. Kicking off at 9 AM, the race invites participants of all ages, including a fun run for the kids, making it the perfect family-friendly activity to celebrate Independence Day.
With over 20 years of history, this race has raised more than $130,000 for vital island youth programs, including Martha's Vineyard Big Brothers Big Sisters and the MV Youth Running Club. Participants are encouraged to pick up their race bibs and shirts at Murdick's Fudge on Thursday, July 3rd, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM to avoid race day lines. Don't miss out on this sold-out event, which guarantees race shirts for the first 600 registrants! Join us for a day of fun, community spirit, and friendly competition as we kick off the Fourth of July in style!
With over 20 years of history, this race has raised more than $130,000 for vital island youth programs, including Martha's Vineyard Big Brothers Big Sisters and the MV Youth Running Club. Participants are encouraged to pick up their race bibs and shirts at Murdick's Fudge on Thursday, July 3rd, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM to avoid race day lines. Don't miss out on this sold-out event, which guarantees race shirts for the first 600 registrants! Join us for a day of fun, community spirit, and friendly competition as we kick off the Fourth of July in style!
Organiser's Description
MURDICKS RUN THE CHOP CHALLENGE is a Vineyard tradition on the 4th of July! This race has been in existence for well over 20 years, with MURDICK'S FUDGE the presenting sponsor of this event. The race has raised over $130,000 for island based youth programs including the Martha's Vineyard Big Brothers Big Sisters, The MV Youth Running Club, and Rotary of Martha's Vineyard. Through the support of our volunteers, the community of Vineyard Haven, and of course our runners, this race continues to be a huge success and a great way to kick off the 4th!
This year the race is a 4 mile loop (run Four on the Fourth!) around West Chop beginning at the Saint Augustine Church just off Franklin Street, about 3 blocks up from the boat dock in Vineyard Haven. Meant for the whole family, the race includes a fun run for the kids, followed by the main event at 9 am.
TO AVOID RACE DAY LINES, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO PICK UP YOUR RACE BIB AND RACE SHIRT AT MURDICK'S FUDGE IN VINEYARD HAVEN ON THURSDAY, JULY 3RD FROM 4:00-5:00 PM. YOU CAN ALSO PICK IT UP ON RACE DAY FROM 7:00-8:30 AM AT THE RACE START (SAINT AUGUSTINE CHURCH.) PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION AS THIS HAS CHANGED FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. WE WILL NOT BE DOING REGISTRATION OR BIB PICK UP AT THE TISBURY SCHOOL.
LATE IN-PERSON REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN AT MURDICK'S IN VINEYARD HAVEN ON THURSDAY, JULY 3RD FROM 4:00- 5:00 PM, AND ON RACE MORNING FROM 7:00-8.30 AT THE RACE START AT SAINT AUGUSTINE CHURCH. CASH OR CHECK ONLY! THIS IS GOING TO BE A SOLD OUT EVENT.
RACE SHIRTS GUARANTEED TO THE FIRST 600 ONLY.
IN-PERSON REGISTRATIONS WILL BE LIMITED TO 200. PLEASE COME EARLY IF YOU PLAN ON REGISTERING IN PERSON.
PLEASE NOTE The event will start and finish on Clough Lane, just off Franklin Street. The race distance is slightly more than 4 miles.
PARKING IS VERY LIMITED. YOU CANNOT PARK AT THE CHURCH! Please make arrangements to find street parking, use the Tisbury Park and Ride, bike, or get someone to drop you off.
AWARDS will be presented on site to top male and female overall, and to top three male and female in the standard age divisions.
RESULTS available at murdicks.com
Thanks, everyone, and looking forward to seeing you!
This year the race is a 4 mile loop (run Four on the Fourth!) around West Chop beginning at the Saint Augustine Church just off Franklin Street, about 3 blocks up from the boat dock in Vineyard Haven. Meant for the whole family, the race includes a fun run for the kids, followed by the main event at 9 am.
TO AVOID RACE DAY LINES, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO PICK UP YOUR RACE BIB AND RACE SHIRT AT MURDICK'S FUDGE IN VINEYARD HAVEN ON THURSDAY, JULY 3RD FROM 4:00-5:00 PM. YOU CAN ALSO PICK IT UP ON RACE DAY FROM 7:00-8:30 AM AT THE RACE START (SAINT AUGUSTINE CHURCH.) PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION AS THIS HAS CHANGED FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. WE WILL NOT BE DOING REGISTRATION OR BIB PICK UP AT THE TISBURY SCHOOL.
LATE IN-PERSON REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN AT MURDICK'S IN VINEYARD HAVEN ON THURSDAY, JULY 3RD FROM 4:00- 5:00 PM, AND ON RACE MORNING FROM 7:00-8.30 AT THE RACE START AT SAINT AUGUSTINE CHURCH. CASH OR CHECK ONLY! THIS IS GOING TO BE A SOLD OUT EVENT.
RACE SHIRTS GUARANTEED TO THE FIRST 600 ONLY.
IN-PERSON REGISTRATIONS WILL BE LIMITED TO 200. PLEASE COME EARLY IF YOU PLAN ON REGISTERING IN PERSON.
PLEASE NOTE The event will start and finish on Clough Lane, just off Franklin Street. The race distance is slightly more than 4 miles.
PARKING IS VERY LIMITED. YOU CANNOT PARK AT THE CHURCH! Please make arrangements to find street parking, use the Tisbury Park and Ride, bike, or get someone to drop you off.
AWARDS will be presented on site to top male and female overall, and to top three male and female in the standard age divisions.
RESULTS available at murdicks.com
Thanks, everyone, and looking forward to seeing you!
Races
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4 Mile Road Race
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 4th July 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSEDThis race will have a mass start and a "chip" timed finish. Runners with strollers are asked to line up at the back. Dogs are not allowed. -
Kids' Fun Run
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Fri 4th July 2025 (8:45AM EDT)
$6.30
CLOSEDThe Kids' Fun Run is for ages 8 and under, with parents, strollers and pets welcome.
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