HALF MARATHON

Saturday, October 12, 2024
8:00 AM

Mullen Hall School

130 Katharine Lee Bates Rd.

Falmouth, MA

MARATHON

Sunday, October 13, 2024
8:00 AM

Mullen Hall School

130 Katharine Lee Bates Rd.

Falmouth, MA

Take on the challenge of running both the Half Marathon and Full Marathon – there is nothing like it in the New England area! 39.3 miles over two days!

Early Bird Fee (ONE WEEK ONLY): $175 – January 15, 2024 through January 21, 2024.

Regular Fee: $195 – January 22, 2024 through August 1, 2024. (unless race sells out)

Late Fee: $215 – August 2, 2024 through October 4, 2024. (unless race sells out)

Pushrim/Duo Event Registration closes September 1, 2024.

PLEASE NOTE: The entry fee is non-refundable for any reason. Please see the deferral policy below.

  • Entry in both the half marathon and full marathon
  • Gender-specific long sleeve shirt for the half and the full marathon (if registered prior to 8/15/24)
  • Customized bibs (if registered prior to 8/15/24)
  • Secure gear check
  • Certified race courses and Boston Qualifier marathon course
  • Unique coastal finisher medals for Marathon Half and Marathon
  • On Course Music
  • Chowdah mug and spoon medal (finishers of half and full only)
  • Hot clam chowdah and soup station with vegan, gluten free and dairy free options at the finish line!
  • Apple cider donuts!
  • The best town, volunteers and committee to answer any questions you may have!

PUSHRIM/DUO TEAM ATHLETES: Duo Teams and Push-Rim athletes may compete in the Half Marathon, Marathon or Chowdah Challenge ONLY

All participants in the Push-Rim and/or Duo Division receive a complimentary entry. Any pushrim athlete must email info@capecodmarathon.com for more information before registering. Registration for Pushrim athlete closes on September 1st.

Basic Rules

The field will be limited to the first 100 Clam Chowdah Challengers who enter. Runners entering the both races should be adequately trained to complete the half course in three (3) hours and the full course in six (6) hours or a 13:43 per mile pace. On Saturday, after 11:00 am, the course will be closed, and Race Management cannot guarantee race medals, finish times and refreshments to runners who finish after that time.  On Sunday, after 2:00 pm, the course will be closed, and Race Management cannot guarantee race medals, finish times and refreshments to runners who finish after that time.  Chowdah Challenge entrants must be 16 years of age or older on race day. (You will receive two bib numbers).

Number Pick Up – Chowdah Challenge

Mullen-Hall School Gym, 130 Katharine Lee Bates Rd., Falmouth*

Friday, October 11, 2024 3:00pm-7:00pm

Saturday, October 12, 2024 6:30am-7:45am

*THERE IS NO RACE PARKING ALLOWED AT MULLEN-HALL SCHOOL

Race Day Parking for all races

Lawrence Junior High School, 113 Lakeview Ave
Town Municipal Lots
On Street Parking where available

2024 Chowdah Challenge Prize Money Structure (Men and Women)

Place Overall Total
1 $500 $1,000
2 $250 $500
3 $100 $200
Total $850 $1,700

This award is for the runner (both men and women) who has the fastest combined gun time for the Half Marathon and Marathon. These overall Chowdah Challenge Awards will be given to first 3 overall finishers.  Course records receive a $200 bonus.

Chowdah Challenge Course Records

Men – 2023 : Bryan Morseman –  3:51:12
Women – 2023 : Purity Munene – 4:20:56

REFUND POLICY

I understand the Cape Cod Marathon, Half, Chowdah Challenge, Relay and 5K does not refund registration fees under ANY circumstances.
However, if I have registered for the Marathon, Half, Chowdah Challenge or 5k(not applicable to relay teams or virtual events) individually but find I am unable to participate I may choose to defer my entry to 2024 in accordance with our deferral policy.

DEFERRAL POLICY

2024 Marathon, Half, Chowdah Challenge and 5k deferrals are allowed from the date of registration through September 1, 2024. Absolutely NO deferrals will be allowed after September 1, 2024. Once a deferral is requested, the decision is final. The deferral is good for one year only. An entrant with a deferral will be discounted 40% for the 2025 race. You can request a deferral by sending an email to info@capecodmarathon.com. Deferrals are not allowed for Relay Teams.

Liability Waiver

In consideration of accepting this entry, I, the participant, intending to be legally bound, hereby waive and forever release any and all rights and claims for damages or injuries that I may have against the Falmouth Running Club, Event Director and staff, RaceRoster.com, USATF, USATF-NE, Presidential Timing and all of their agents assisting with the event, sponsors and their representatives, volunteers and employees for any and all injuries to me or my personal property. This release includes all injuries and/or damages suffered by me before, during or after the event. I recognize, intend and understand that this release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators, or assignees.

If I choose to run the full , the half marathon, and/or the 5k I grant permission to all the foregoing to use my name, voice and images of myself in any photographs, motion pictures, results, publications or any other print, video graphic or electronic recording of this event for legitimate purposes. I also acknowledge and agree that the entry fee is non-refundable, whether I can personally run or not and even if the race is cancelled due to reasons beyond the control of the Organizers, such as, but not limited to, weather, public safety or any other situations that prevent the event from occurring safely.

I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able to do so and properly trained. I attest that I will be properly trained to complete the 5k distance within the one-hour time limit and/or the half marathon in the three-hour time limit and/or the full marathon in the six-hour time limit. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, traffic, and course conditions, and waive any and all claims which I might have based on any of those and other risks typically found in running a road race. I acknowledge all such risks are known and understood by me. I agree to abide by all decisions of any race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I certify as a material condition to my being permitted to enter this race that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for the completion of this event.

In the event of an illness, injury or medical emergency arising during the event I hereby authorize and give my consent to the Event Director to secure from any accredited hospital, clinic and/ or physician any treatment deemed necessary for my immediate care. I agree that I will be fully responsible for payment of any and all medical services and treatment rendered to me including but not limited to medical transport, medications, treatment and hospitalization.

By submitting this entry, I acknowledge (or a parent or adult guardian for all children under 18 years) having read and agreed to the above release and waiver.