Whether you like to run or walking is more your speed, there are plenty of Cape Cod runs and walks to participate in this spring and summer that benefit great causes in our community. Find out more about the non profits and community support agencies in our area in our blog, “Cape Cod Charities and Non Profits.“
Run to the Top 2019
Location: Provincetown
Registration Info: Register April 27th between 1:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Race Date: Saturday, April 27th
Race Length: walk up the 252 foot Pilgrim monument
Start Time: 3:00 pm
Run to the Top benefits the Cape Cod Fire Fighter / EMS Cancer Relief Fund. Come out and support our first responders because they’re here for us when we need them the most! The after party will be held at the Crown & Anchor with entertainment, food and awards.
4th Annual Cape Cod Beer Race to the Pint
Location: Cape Cod Beer (1336 Phinney’s Lane, Hyannis)
Registration Info: Register April 26th 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, April 27th 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm (limited to 850 participants)
Race Date: Saturday, April 27th
Race Length: 5K and 10K
Start Time: 3:00 pm
The Barnstable Clean Water Coalition is benefited by this event, which provides free beer to all participants age 21 and over! 57 Heavy will be playing and food from the Riverway Lobster House will be provided for all. Top finishers will receive prizes!
Brewster in Bloom Run 2019
Location: Brewster Inn & Chowder House
Registration Info: Registration on race day starts at 8:30 am but you can register ahead of time
Race Date: Saturday, May 4th
Race Length: 5K, 3.1 miles
Start Time: 10:00 am
Proceeds from the Brewster in Bloom Run benefit the “Bob Redd Memorial Youth of the Year Scholarship” through the Brewster Recreation Department. Find out more about the Brewster in Bloom Festival in our blog, “Brewster in Bloom : How it all Began.”
10th Annual Lovin’ Life 5K
Location: Commercial Street in between Community Health Center and South Cape Village
Registration Info: Register Day of race 7:30 am – 8:45 am
Race Date: Saturday, May 4th
Race Length: 5K
Start Time: 9:00 am
Awards for this race will be given to the top 3 winners of each category. The proceeds from the race assists in funding the participation of LIFE members in the Special Olympics throughout the year.
Fourth Annual Mother’s Day 10km
Location: 370 Scenic Highway, Buzzards Bay
Registration Info: Registration available online
Race Date: Sunday, May 12th
Race Length: 10km
Start Time: 7:30 am
Start Mother’s Day off with a beautiful run along Cape Cod Canal. Parking is free and this event will go on rain or shine.
Cape & Islands Suicide Awareness Walk 2019
Location: Eldredge Park Way, Orleans
Registration Info: Registration is free. Online registration is available before the event, or there will be onsite registration at 8:30 am
Race Date: Saturday, May 18
Race Length: 3 mile loop
Start Time: 10:00 am
The Cape & Islands Suicide Awareness Walk does not require you to raise money to participate in this event, its goal is to create awareness and support those touched by suicide. For young adults ages 14 to 25, suicide is the second leading cause of death in our area so help create awareness or honor your loved one by taking part in this walk.
YPD Blue 5K – Run for a Reason – 12th Annual
Location: The Skipper Chowder House, South Yarmouth
Registration Info: Registration is available online
Race Date: Sunday, May 19th
Race Length: 3.1 miles
Start Time: 11:00 am for the race / 10:00 am for the Kids Fun Run
This year’s race will benefit the Yarmouth Police Relief Association, National Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation, Ava Roy Fund and a fund to honor the life of Sgt. Michael Chesna.
15th Annual Ocean to Bay 5 Mile Run / Walk
Location: 27 Highland Light Road, North Truro
Registration Info: Registration deadline is June 8th at 5:00 pm
Race Date: Sunday, June 9th
Race Length: 5 miles
Start Time: 9:00 am
This 4-mile walk and 5-mile run supports the Highland Light maintenance and outreach programs in beautiful North Truro. Runners and walkers that participate in the race get to go inside the lighthouse for free.
Cape Cod Sun Run
Location: Downtown Hyannis
Registration Info: Online registration ends Wednesday June 12th at 11:59pm
Race Date: Friday, June 14th
Race Length: 2 miles
Start Time: 6:00 pm
Start the Father’s Day Car Show weekend off right by participating in the Cape Cod Sun Run. This events benefits Camp Sunshine, which is a local camp for children and their families with terminal illnesses.
Run / Walk for the Arts 2019
Location: 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth
Registration Info: Team registration May 1st but there is onsite registration
Race Date: June 15th
Race Length: 5K
Start Time: Walk 9:00 am / Run 9:30 am
This walk / run benefits the Cultural Center of Cape Cod Youth Programming.
40th Annual Chatham Harbor 10K Run & 5K Walk
Location: Monomoy Regional Middle School (425 Crowell Road, Chatham)
Registration Info: Register ahead of time online
Race Date: Sunday, June 30th
Race Length: Run 10K / Walk 5K
Start Time: 11:00 am
This is a new start time for this event, so please take note. This benefit’s proceeds will go towards the Monomoy Scholarship Fund. Do not park on Crowell Road, but instead park at school and tennis courts. Race after party will be held at the Chatham Squire.
45th Annual Wellfleet Road Race
Location: Mayo Beach Parking Lot (101 Kendrick Avenue, Wellfleet)
Registration Info: Pre-registration by June 25th
Race Date: July 7th
Race Length: 5 mile and 1.2 mile children’s fun run
Start Time: 8:30 am for the 5 mile run and 10:00 am for the 1.2 mile run
Registration on the day of the race ends at 8:00 am. All children under the age of 6 participating in the run need to be accompanied by an adult.
Falmouth Road Race
Location: Starts at Woods Hole and ends at Falmouth Heights
Registration Info: Register May 1 – May 7 (residents) May 8 – May 17 (non-residents)
Race Date: Sunday, August 18th
Race Length: 7 miles
Start Time: 9:00 am (first two pulse) / 8:40 am (wheelchair division) / 8:50 am (elite women)
Parking can be found at the town hall, area schools, the lot that is open for the public close to the library and the business complex located on Gifford Street. Please avoid parking near open businesses and on private property. Traffic will be heavy, so plan accordingly.
Against the Tide Cape Cod
Location: Nickerson State Park (3488 Main Street, Brewster)
Registration Info: Online registration ends at noon August 16, registration opens at 7:00 am at the event
Race Date: Saturday, August 17th
Race Length: 5K , 10K and Aquathon (varying lengths)
Start Time: Varies according to activity
This family friendly walk / run / swim has a variety of events to participate in. The Against the Tide Cape Cod event benefits the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition.
Cape Cod Runs and Walks 2019
Get out and support our community and get some fresh air as well and participate in one of the Cape Cod runs and walks going on this season around Cape Cod. Now that the weather is warming up, check out our “Brewster Fishing Guide.”