Marblehead High School, Marblehead MA
Monday, June 1st, 2026
🏃♀️ Race Overview
Get ready to lace up those running shoes because it's time for the annual MFoA 5k, 10k, and 1-mile fun run!
🎉 Support the Community
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!
📅 Race Schedule
- 1-Mile Fun Run: Starts at 7:30 am
- 10k Start: Begins at 7:45 am
- 5k Start: Kicks off at 8:05 am
- Location: Begins just past the Post Office on Smith St.
🏆 Race Course Details
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.
💻 Virtual Participation
Can't make it in person? Sign up for one of our virtual races!
🥇 Awards and Prizes
- 1st and 2nd place finishers: In each age division for the 5k and 10k receive their pick from our fantastic prizes.
- Team Awards: Available for both the 5k and 10k.
- T-shirts: The first 300 runners to register will receive a performance-wicking race t-shirt.
- Additional t-shirts: Available for purchase for $12 during bib pick-up and on race day.
💲 Registration Fees
Here's the scoop on registration fees:
- Early Bird (before June 1st):
- $15 for the 1-mile
- $35 for the 5k
- $40 for the 10k
- Regular Registration (after June 1st):
- $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
- Free Registration: For our younger runners under 10, there's no registration fee!
🏅 Early Bib Pickup
Psst... If you're eager to get your race bib early, Marathon Sports will be hosting this year. Details coming soon!
🎨 Join Us!
Get pumped, get registered, and get ready to run your artsy hearts out!
For more information, visit Marblehead Festival of Arts Races.
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