5K, 10K and Fun Run/Walk Road Race
Saturday, July 5, 2025
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7:45 AM
Registration Closes at 7:00am
Presenting Sponsor
A running community is art. Each person's essence is one color in the painting and all those colors are blended together to create something truly unique and beautiful. Its colors, shapes, and depictions give us inspiration, love, and hope.
RACE MESSAGE
***Online registration for the Marblehead Festival of Arts 5k and 10k closes, on Friday, July 5, at 2 PM. We will still accept in-person registrations during bib pickup on Friday afternoon, July 5 from 3-7 PM at the Work Loft in Marblehead, and same-day registrations and bib pickup at Marblehead High School from 6:45 - 7:25 AM, on Saturday, July 6.
Friday afternoon and Saturday morning registrations will be CASH OR CREDIT CARD ONLY.***
Parking and arrival tips for Saturday
Ample parking is available at Marblehead High School where pre and post-race activities will be held and both races finish. It is a short walk to the start line at the post office. We suggest arriving as early as you can.
6:45 am - 7:25 am: Late Registration/Bib Pick up at Marblehead High School
7:15 am - 7:25 am: Pre-Run/Yoga Warm-Up at Marblehead High School
7:30 am: 10K Race Line-up at the Post Office on Smith Street
7:45 am: 10K START
7:50 am: 5K Race Line-up at the Post Office on Smith Street
8:05 am: 5K START
9:15 am: Top Finisher Awards at Marblehead High School
Get ready to lace up those running shoes because it's time for the 2nd annual MFoA 5k, and guess what?We've got something new this year – a 10k distance!
And here's the best part – everyone who crosses that finish line will snag a sweet custom commemorative finisher’s medal! Plus, we're dishing out awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age division and the top 3 teams will receive awards.
Awards for the Top 3 male and female finishers in each age brackets
0 - 13
14 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 - 79
80+
But wait, there's more! Your registration fee isn't just for the run – it's also supporting arts scholarships in our community. How cool is that?
So, grab your most artsy running gear, mark your calendars, and let's hit the pavement together! Here's the scoop on registration fees
Early Bird (before June 1st) Regular Registration (after June 1st) Day of the Race
$35 for the 5k $40 for the 5k $45 for the 5k
$40 for the 10k $45 for the 10k $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, swing by the Work Loft on Friday, July 5th from 4-6 pm at 1 Spring Street, Marblehead.
Get pumped, get registered, and get ready to run your artsy hearts out!
Race Schedule
The excitement kicks off past the Post office on Smith Street.
5k runners will take a right onto Seaview a right on Humphrey to our new finish line at Marblehead High School.
As for our 10k challengers, you'll take a left on Atlantic, take a scenic loop around the Neck, down Atlantic Avenue to Rockaway, then make a right onto Humphrey Street, and finish strong at the High School.
7:20 am - Pre-Run/Yoga Warm-Up
7:30 am - 10K Race Line-up
7:45 am - 10K START
- 5K Race Line-up
8:00 am - 5K START
9:15 am - Top Finisher Awards
5K Race Course
10K Race Course
Fun Run
