CapeCodMarathon.com - An annual marathon in Falmouth, MA sponsored by Dunkin Donuts
Title
Falmouth's Cape Cod Marathon!
Description
Begun in 1978, run for first 6 years at Otis AFB and for past 22 years on a scenic one-loop certified course in Falmouth. USATF-NE Marathon Championship & Grand Prix Race, 1987-1996; USATF-NE Road Relay Championship, 1997; USATF-NE Marathon Championship & Grand Prix Race, 1998-2006.
AVERAGE NUMBER OF RUNNERS
600 to 2,000. 2005 field: 1,362 in marathon and 874 on 180 relay teams totalling 2,236 participants from 41 states, 2 provinces of Canada, and 4 other foreign countries, but mostly (75%) from New England. Runners of all ages and abilities participate in the race; many are first-time marathoners. Median finishing time is usually around 4:00, with runners completing the course anywhere between 2:20 and 6 1/2 hours.
THE DUNKIN' DONUTS MARATHON RELAY (14th Annual)
Five-leg relay for teams of 2 to 5 members run simultaneously with marathon. Legs range from 3.05 to 6.35 miles. Trophies awarded to single sex and mixed teams overall and by age groups. Corporate Challenge for single sex and mixed teams.
