Massachusetts · 10K
Gay Head Run for the Light 10K
Gay Head Run for the Light 10K is a 10K event held in Aquinnah, Massachusetts. It was last held on October 4, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 4,700 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Aquinnah, MA
- Field size
- ~4,700 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 4, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Aquinnah, Massachusetts
- Distances
- 10K
- Field size
- About 4,700 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
About the Gay Head Run for the Light 10K
Run with us in our thirteenth year! Join us under the beam of the beloved Gay Head Lighthouse to Run for the Light, on Sunday, October 4th. As always, your registration fee will help support continued restoration and maintenance of the historic Gay Head Lighthouse in beautiful Aquinnah, Massachusetts.
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Gay Head Run for the Light 10K: common questions
- When is the Gay Head Run for the Light 10K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Gay Head Run for the Light 10K held?
- In Aquinnah, Massachusetts.
- What distances does the Gay Head Run for the Light 10K offer?
- 10K.
- How many people run the Gay Head Run for the Light 10K?
- About 4,700 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 Gay Head Run for the Light 10K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Gay Head Run for the Light 10K?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. $40 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
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