Massachusetts · 7 Mile
Falmouth Road Race
Falmouth Road Race is a 7 Mile event held in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, August 15, 2027. About 11,400 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- August 15, 2027
- Location
- Falmouth, MA
- Field size
- ~11,400 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, August 15, 2027
- Location
- Falmouth, Massachusetts
- Distances
- 7 Mile
- Field size
- About 11,400 runners
- Course
- Rolling Hills
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- falmouthroadrace.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: not announced
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 69°F at the start, 67% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 7, 2026)
About the Falmouth Road Race
A scenic 7-mile run along Cape Cod's Nantucket Sound coastline from Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights, capped at 11,400 runners and famous as a world-class non-marathon event. The 54th running is set for August 16, 2026.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the premier non-marathon road races in the world; field capped at 11,400 by the Town of Falmouth; longtime elite showcase. USATF-certified.
- Notes
- Prestigious summer road race
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Falmouth Road Race: common questions
- When is the Falmouth Road Race?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, August 15, 2027.
- Where is the Falmouth Road Race held?
- In Falmouth, Massachusetts.
- What distances does the Falmouth Road Race offer?
- 7 Mile.
- How many people run the Falmouth Road Race?
- About 11,400 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Falmouth Road Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Falmouth Road Race?
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: not announced.
- What time does the Falmouth Road Race start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Falmouth Road Race?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Falmouth Road Race?
- about 69°F at the start, 67% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 7, 2026).
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