Fool's Dual Half Marathon

Fool's Dual Half Marathon takes place in Gloucester, in Essex County, Massachusetts, on April 3, 2027. The half marathon (13.1 miles) starts at 9:00 a.m. and the 5K follows at 9:15 a.m., with the Cape Ann coastline and its ocean views as the backdrop. A children's 5K is part of the day as well, so the event works for families and not only for the runners in them. It is organized by YuKan Sports, LLC.

A mid-morning start is unusual and genuinely convenient: you can eat a normal breakfast and still have time to warm up properly. This is coastal road running, and a first half marathon off a 12- to 16-week build with one long run a week is well within reach. If you are racing the 5K, use those extra fifteen minutes before your start on a real warm-up rather than standing around.