2 events in Marblehead, Massachusetts

Hill to Harbor 5K & 10K Road Race

Sunday, May 17, 2026 | Race Starts 9:00 AM

Run for a Reason: Your Support Makes the Difference

Run for a reason. The Y is dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to our programming and services, from life-saving swim safety to youth development and childcare. We reinvest millions of dollars each year in financial assistance and scholarships, supporting thousands of families and individuals in the 25 communities we serve.

Your registration supports this essential mission, ensuring we can continue to help those in our community who need the Y most. Your commitment directly strengthens the Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA and the neighbors we serve every day.

Get your running shoes ready! Join us on May 17th to traverse the iconic hills and scenic shoreline of Marblehead. It’s more than a race—it’s a chance to challenge yourself on a beautiful course and finish strong at the Y in support of a life-changing mission. We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!

Race Map

Go the Extra Mile: Our Fundraising Levels

Join our mission to provide financial assistance by reaching one of our meaningful fundraising levels! Every dollar you raise supports vital Y programs in our community.The Starting Line: Registration Level. Simply signing up supports our cause and starts the transformation!

Causeway Cruiser: Raise a total of $50.

Harbor Master: Raise a total of $100.

Hill Hero: Raise a total of $250 or more to become one of our top champions!

Race Day Details

Race Start Time: 9:00 AM

Location: Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA, 40 Leggs Hill Road, Marblehead, MA, USA

Course Details: This course is stroller and dog friendly (well-behaved, leashed dogs only).

Refund Policy: All sales are final, no refunds will be offered.

Timing: Timing Provided by Bay State Race Services

Swag: Tee Shirt (unisex crew neck) first come first served while supplies last. Shirts must be picked up by the start of the race.

Parking: Free on-site parking at the Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA.

Friday Pick-up: Friday, May 15th 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Lynch Van Otterloo YMCA 40 Leggs Hill Road, Marblehead.

Race Day Pick-up: Begins at 7:30 AM at the Lynch Van Otterloo YMCA

Results, Awards & Celebration

• Results: Posted at the finish line and emailed to participants post-race.

• Overall Winners: Medals for 1st Place Male & Female.

• Age Groups: Medals for Top 3 Male & Female: 13 & under, 14–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+.

• Open Categories: Medals for Top 3 Non-binary and Top 3 Wheelchair finishers.

• Local Honors: Special prizes for the 1st Place Male & Female Marblehead residents.

Quick Links & Resources

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Fundraising and Community Events

Get ready to lace up those running shoes because it's time for the annual MFoA 5k, 10k, and 1-mile fun run!

When you register for our MFoA races, your fee doesn't just cover the run, it also supports the fundraising efforts of the festival and arts scholarships in our community!

Join us on Saturday, June 20th, at 7:30 am sharp for the 1-mile fun run, 7:45 for the 10k start and 08:05 for the 5k. We kick off the excitement for the 5k and 10k just past the Post Office on Smith St. 5k runners will dash down Atlantic Avenue to Seaview, then make a right onto Humphrey Street, ending at our finish line at Marblehead High School. As for our 10k challengers, you'll start at the Post Office too, but hang a left on Atlantic, take a scenic loop around the Neck, and finish strong at the High School. The 1-mile loop starts at the post office and loops onto Atlantic, the rail-trail, and around the high school.

Can't make it in person? Sign up for one of our virtual races!

The 1st and 2nd place finishers in each age division for the 5k and 10k receive awards, as will all runners 10 and under who complete the 1-mile fun run. Runners registered by June 1 will receive a performance-wicking race t-shirt. We will have the Festival of Arts logo store on-site this year with festival shirts, gear and glassware available for purchase.

So, grab your most artsy running gear, mark your calendars, and let's hit the pavement together!

Here's the scoop on registration fees:

Early Bird (before May 17th):

$15 for the 1-mile

$35 for the 5k

$40 for the 10k

Regular Registration (after June 6th):

$20 for the 1-mile

$40 for the 5k

$45 for the 10k

Day of the Race:

$25 for the 1-mile

$45 for the 5k

$50 for the 10k

And hey, for our younger runners under 10, there's no registration fee!

Psst... If you're eager to get your race bib early, Marathon Sports will be hosting this year. Details coming soon!

Get pumped, get registered, and get ready to run your artsy hearts out!