Sat, Jun 20
|Marblehead Post Office
Festival Road Races
On your marks, get set, GO! Support the MFoA by running for fun, or test yourself with a 5K or 10K road race if you have the need for speed.
Time & Location
Jun 20, 2026, 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Marblehead Post Office, 27 Smith St, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
About the Event
Place
We gather before the races in the Marblehead High School circle.
The starting line for all three races is at the Post Office on Smith St.
Participants can walk around the football field and down the hill to the start line.
Description
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!
Race Times
7:30 AM — 1-Mile Fun Run
7:45 AM — 10K Road Race
8:05 AM — 5K Road Race
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!
Course Map
Registration
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!