Around Cape Ann Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Around Cape Ann Half Marathon takes place on October 19, 2025, in Gloucester, MA. The race has been held since 1933. The course wraps around Cape Ann’s coastline and passes through the seaside villages of Gloucester and Rockport, offering coastal views of beaches, harbors and coves. The event is USATF sanctioned and the course is USATF certified for 13.1 miles.
Logistics and race features
The finish area and parking are at O'Maley Middle School, 32 Cherry Street, Gloucester. Participants are transported by shuttle from the finish/parking area to the starting area at Good Harbor Beach. Bib and race shirt pick-up is at the O'Maley School on race day; bag check is available at the starting line as a self-service option. Roads remain open to traffic and local police will help monitor traffic.
On-course support includes six aid stations with water near miles 2, 3.5, 5, 6.5, 9 and 11.5 and a restroom near mile 6. Finish-line items and services listed for participants include a 13.1 finisher medal, choice of M/F race shirt, YuKan socks, a race bag, free race photos, finish-line refreshments, finisher certificate, and age-group medals for top three M/F in 5-year groups. Per race rules, awards must be picked up at the tent and will not be mailed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.