_ The 2018 Martha's Vineyard Marathon & Half Marathon:
Now you have a reason to make this bucket-list destination race your "RUN-CATION" in 2018. Martha's Vineyard offers 2 beautiful courses for both the half and the full marathon that showcase this amazing island in Massachusetts. Both the full and the half marathon are relatively flat with a few gentle rollers in the full marathon. Whether you're trying to qualify for Boston or just want to run a beautiful race, see why Martha's Vineyard is so famous and a spend a few extra days pre or post race. This Inaugural event is sure to be a destination favorite!
2018 Event Schedule
• Friday, May 18: Race Expo and bib pick up - Waban Park
• Saturday May 19, 2018: Bus shuttle to start 5:30am - 7:15am
• Saturday May 19, 2018: Race start: 8:30am MVRHS
HALF MARATHON COURSE INFO:
(USATF Cert #MA16028JK) 6 HOUR TIME LIMIT
The Half Marathon starts at Martha's Vineyard Regional High School and runs the first 2 miles with the marathon and a total of 3 miles through the middle of DCR Manuel Correllus State Forest and pass the airport. Then left on Edgartown road on the paved bike path for 5 miles. Then left again, along Beach Road over the famous "JAWS" bridge with a finish in beautiful Ocean Park in Oak Bluffs.
MARATHON COURSE INFO:
Boston qualifier (USATF Cert #MA16027JK) 6 HOUR TIME LIMIT
The Marathon starts at Martha's Vineyard Regional High School and runs the first 13 miles through DCR Manuel Correllus State Forestthen right down through Edgartown on Meeting House Way to Atlantic Drive. Then left up Katama Rd through the quaint town of Edgartown with a finish on Beach Rd, over the famous "JAWS" bridge with a finish in beautiful Ocean Park in Oak Bluffs.
• Friday Race Expo/ Packet pick up - Waban Park
• Saturday Race Start: Martha's Vineyard Regional High School
• Saturday Race Finish: Ocean Park
• Additional Travel Information
_ 2018 Results at: iresultslive.com - 1540 Total Finishers