BestRacesroad · 7-miler
Falmouth Road Race
| Distances | 7-miler |
| Surface | road |
| Field size | 11,400 runners |
| Founded | 1973 (53 years) |
| Elevation gain | 250 ft |
| USATF certified | Yes |
| Boston qualifier | No |
Researched from the race's own site and published results, last updated July 26, 2026.
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Race-day weather
What the weather did on August 16 in each of the last 5 years, measured at Martha's Vineyard Airport, Vineyard Haven, 10.9 miles from Falmouth.
| Year | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80°F | 50°F | none |
| 2024 | 77°F | 57°F | none |
| 2023 | 72°F | 67°F | 0.24 in |
| 2022 | 79°F | 55°F | 0.04 in |
| 2021 | 78°F | 53°F | none |
Daily highs and lows, not start-line temperatures: most races start in the cool of the morning, closer to the low. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, GHCN-Daily.
You'll be staying with other racers
That's about 233 runners for every hotel, motel and guest house within 15 miles of the race. Race weekend goes to whoever books first.
Lodging count from OpenStreetMap, within 15 miles of the race start we have on file.
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