The Rotary Club of Marblehead 5K

The Rotary Club of Marblehead 5K is run in Marblehead, Massachusetts, on November 1, 2026, with the 5K (3.1 miles) starting at 11 a.m. The Rotary Club's annual race is set in Marblehead's historic Old Town and follows a scenic course that starts and finishes at Crocker Park, where spectators can gather to cheer runners through.

Entries support college scholarships, mental health programs for young people in the area, and other charitable work, so the morning does more than fill a race slot on your calendar. The late start is convenient for travel, and a 3.1-mile distance means you can race it off ordinary fitness. If you want to be sharp, add one session of short repeats at hard effort each week for the month beforehand.