2 running events in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

BOTH RACES ARE NOW SOLD OUT!

We are excited to announce we have reached our capacity for these races! If you are looking for a race on MV, please check out our sister race: The MV Winter Classic and Amity Relay taking place on February 14, 2026. Get information here!

Come join us on the beautiful island of Martha's Vineyard for a stunning full and half marathon. Both races promise gorgeous ocean views, the natural beauty of the center of the island, and all the charm the island has to offer. Both courses are flat and fast, with a couple rolling hills on the marathon course. The finish line for both races is in Oak Bluffs, at Waban Park.

In order to host a safe and enjoyable event in a fragile environment, this race will be capped at 500 runners total. As a USATF sanctioned event, all participants must be at least 16 years of age.

The marathon will start at 8:00 am Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Martha's Vineyard Regional High School. The Half Marathon will start at 8:15 am from the same location. Both courses are USATF certified (MA 16036JK, MA 16037JK) and the marathon is a Boston Marathon Qualifier.

There will be two opportunities to pick up your race bib and shirt. Saturday, April 25, bib pick-up will take place at Lululemon in Edgartown from 3:00-6:00pm. On race day, you can get your bib and shirt at the MV High School from 6:00 am to 7:30 am. For those traveling over in the morning, you will need to take the 6:00 am ferry. Bibs will not be mailed.

Like its sister race, The MV Winter Classic 20 Miler and Amity Relay, all proceeds from this race go back into our community's youth groups. The youth organizations & sports teams on the Island, who collaborate for this event, receive a share of the event proceeds. You will see the kids along the course manning aid stations and cheering runners on.

No dogs or strollers are permitted on the course

Join us for the 32nd Annual Martha's Vineyard 5K Memorial Road Race to support Hospice and Palliative Care of Martha's Vineyard!

Sunday, May 24th, 2026 | Summercamp Hotel, Oak Bluffs | 10:00 AM

Runners will follow a beautiful USATF certified course around Oak Bluffs harbor and East Chop Lighthouse. There is also a 1-mile kids’ fun run that starts in front of Summercamp Hotel. We will have an option for runners who will not be able to be on Island on race day to choose a virtual race that they can run on their own, from anywhere. Virtual runners can send in their times, but will not be eligible for place medals.

HPCMV is a vital resource for palliative, hospice, and bereavement care serving our entire community on Martha's Vineyard. Proceeds from the race allows Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard (HPCMV) to continue providing expert-level end-of-life care for patients and their families, whether they be at home, in the hospital, or a long-term care facility; as well as bereavement counseling and grief support groups for people in the community experiencing recent loss.

Online registration is $30, in-person registration is $35. 5K Run/Walk Starts at 10:00 AM. 1 Mile Fun Run Starts at 9:30 AM

Bib pick-up and check-in: May 23rd, 3-5 PM & May 24th, 8-9 AM - lobby of Summercamp Hotel in Oak Bluffs. Limited supply of T-shirts available.

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