Nantucket Half Marathon
- Date Sun 11th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Nantucket, Massachusetts
- Price Free - $134.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon, Sprint
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the 15th Annual Nantucket Half Marathon on Sunday, October 11th, 2026! This highly anticipated event kicks off at 8:00 AM on the stunning Nantucket Island, known for its breathtaking coastal views and charming beach town atmosphere. The half marathon course is celebrated as one of the most scenic on the East Coast, featuring sandy beach roads, peaceful bike paths, and lightly traveled neighborhood streets, all while showcasing the incredible beauty of the Nantucket Land Bank's Smooth Hummocks Coastal Preserve.
Runners from all over are gearing up to tackle this challenge, as the event is recognized by RUNNERS' WORLD as one of the nation's top ten beach town races. With the previous year's race testing participants with high winds and a looming storm, this year promises to be an exhilarating adventure! Don’t miss out on the free kids fun run, where every child will leave with a cherished Bartlett's Farm pumpkin. Remember, there will be no quarter marathon option this year, so prepare to run the full distance! With registration already selling out fast, be sure to secure your spot early and experience the joy of running in one of the best half marathons in the country!
Runners from all over are gearing up to tackle this challenge, as the event is recognized by RUNNERS' WORLD as one of the nation's top ten beach town races. With the previous year's race testing participants with high winds and a looming storm, this year promises to be an exhilarating adventure! Don’t miss out on the free kids fun run, where every child will leave with a cherished Bartlett's Farm pumpkin. Remember, there will be no quarter marathon option this year, so prepare to run the full distance! With registration already selling out fast, be sure to secure your spot early and experience the joy of running in one of the best half marathons in the country!
Organiser's Description
SOLD OUT - SOLD OUT - SOLD OUT
The 15th Annual Nantucket Half Marathon!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11TH, 2026 AT 8:00 AM
The Nantucket Half Marathon is one of the most scenic half marathon courses on the East Coast! RUNNERS' WORLD recognized the Nantucket Half Marathon as one of the nation's top ten beach town races! Set on iconic Nantucket Island, the course travels through sandy beach roads, bike paths, lightly traveled neighborhood streets, a few patches of sand, and features incredible ocean views. The 2025 race was challenging with high wind and an impending storm. The route begins and ends at historic Bartlett's Farm and highlights the Nantucket Land Bank's Smooth Hummocks Coastal Preserve. The Preserve is a globally rare sand plain grassland ecosystem. There is also a free kids fun run! Each kid gets a treasured Bartlett's Farm pumpkin! THERE WILL NOT BE A QUARTER MARATHON OPTION THIS YEAR, SO START TRAINING- YOU WILL HAVE TO RUN THE ENTIRE COURSE! This is one of the best half marathon's in the country and it will sell out! Register today and enjoy a terrific day on Nantucket. Race Registration prices will increase on April1st!
REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. _LAST YEAR WE SOLD OUT ON AUGUST 1ST SO REGISTER EARLY. _
Racers registered before September 1st will be guaranteed a t-shirt, after that sizes and availability are on a first come, first serve basis! Please register early!
The 15th Annual Nantucket Half Marathon!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11TH, 2026 AT 8:00 AM
The Nantucket Half Marathon is one of the most scenic half marathon courses on the East Coast! RUNNERS' WORLD recognized the Nantucket Half Marathon as one of the nation's top ten beach town races! Set on iconic Nantucket Island, the course travels through sandy beach roads, bike paths, lightly traveled neighborhood streets, a few patches of sand, and features incredible ocean views. The 2025 race was challenging with high wind and an impending storm. The route begins and ends at historic Bartlett's Farm and highlights the Nantucket Land Bank's Smooth Hummocks Coastal Preserve. The Preserve is a globally rare sand plain grassland ecosystem. There is also a free kids fun run! Each kid gets a treasured Bartlett's Farm pumpkin! THERE WILL NOT BE A QUARTER MARATHON OPTION THIS YEAR, SO START TRAINING- YOU WILL HAVE TO RUN THE ENTIRE COURSE! This is one of the best half marathon's in the country and it will sell out! Register today and enjoy a terrific day on Nantucket. Race Registration prices will increase on April1st!
REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. _LAST YEAR WE SOLD OUT ON AUGUST 1ST SO REGISTER EARLY. _
Racers registered before September 1st will be guaranteed a t-shirt, after that sizes and availability are on a first come, first serve basis! Please register early!
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $9.50 Fee & 1/4 Zip Performance Pullover
Sun 11th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$134.50
CLOSED2 loop course -
Nantucket Kids Run - Sprint Race for Children 12 and Under
Sun 11th October 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDThis is a .25 mile race open to all kids from the age of 2-10.
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