ABOUT THIS RACE:
Race Starting Location:
754 Nathan Ellis Highway, Falmouth, MA
The Cape Cod Trail Race is a Running race in Falmouth, Massachusetts consisting of a Half Marathon and Marathon and 10K and 50K Trail Run.
Course
The course consists of two loops: a 10K loop (red on map) through fields and forests on trails that are 60% doubletrack and 40% singletrack, and a 0.7 mile doubletrack loop (blue dotted on map) though fields. 10K runners will do the 10K loop once. Half-Marathon runners will start with a 10K loop, then do the 0.7 mile loop once, and finish with a second 10K loop. Marathon runners will start with a 10K loop, then do the 0.7 mile loop twice, and finish with three additional 10K loops. 50K runners will do the 10K loop five times. The footing on the course is mostly smooth trail, but there are some rutted, rooted, and rocky sections. There are a few boulders that must be hopped or dodged, and there are some short but steep uphills and downhills. The cumulative elevation gain on the 10K loop is about 480 feet (same for elevation loss), and the 0.7 mile loop is nearly flat. The course will be well-marked with signs and flagging. There will be water, electrolytes, and trail food at the start/finish line and two water stations on the course. Runners must start their last 10K loop by 2:15 pm. The course closes at 4 pm.
Logistics
There will be no cups. Runners must bring means of carrying liquids with them (i.e., water bottle, hydration pack).
There will be parking and port-a-potties near the start/finish line, but please car pool if possible. There will be no shelter or indoor accommodations
Numbers can be picked up at the Cape Cod Food, Fitness & Fun Expo on Saturday afternoon OR at the start/finish area between 6:30 a 7:30 am.
Late registration from 6:30 a 7:30 am if the 350-runner limit has not been reached (check website).
Pre-race meeting at 7:45 am.
Runners will not be permitted to head out onto the 10K loop after 2:15 pm. The course closes at 4 pm.
Race officials must be notified if you leave the course or do not finish.
The use of earbuds/headphones for portable music players is prohibited during the race. Much of the course is single-track and the use of headphones makes passing difficult. Also, headphone users may not hear verbal instructions from race officials.
No pets with runners.
Chip timing provided by Normas Timing Systems. The course distance has been measured with GPS and is approximate.
This is a USATF sanctioned race and being held with a permit from the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.