FALMOUTH, Mass — The Falmouth Road Race is back this weekend on Sunday, August 20 at 9 a.m.
The race was established in 1973 and has become one of the biggest summer running events.
Each year the iconic race brings runners of all levels to run the 7-mile seaside course.
As in previous years, traffic will be restricted from entering Woods Hole, Falmouth Heights, and the race route.
Woods Hole and roads along the race route will be opened after the last runner has passed. Falmouth Heights will reopen after the event is completed. Please expect travel delays.
Road closures are as follows:
Woods Hole (Starting Line Area)
Road Closures
- Water Street, School Street, Albatross Street, MBL Street, North Street, Millfield Street, and Quissett Avenue (between Millfield Street and Harbor Hill Road) will be closed to vehicle traffic from 5 a.m. until about 10 a.m. – no access.
- Woods Hole Road, between Harbor Hill Road and Water Street/Crane Street, will be closed from 5 a.m. until about 10 a.m. (see below for ferry terminal access)
- Quissett Avenue, between Harbor Hill Road and Quissett Harbor Road, will have limited access from 5 a.m. until about 10 a.m.
- Please also refer to the road closure maps below.
Other
- Woods Hole Ferry Terminal- Access to and from the Woods Hole Ferry Terminal will be limited until about 8 a.m. and closed completely until about 10 a.m. All inbound vehicles will be stopped at Woods Hole Rd. & Harbor Hill Rd. to be screened. Vehicles without a Steamship Authority vehicle reservation will be denied access to the ferry terminal. Outbound ferry terminal traffic will be allowed until about 8 a.m.
- Woods Hole Dock Access- Private and commercial boats will be restricted from accessing the Eel Pond Bridge Dock on Water Street and the Commercial Fishing Dock on Albatross Street from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Falmouth Heights (Finish Line Area)
Road Closures
- Grand Avenue will be closed from Walden Avenue to Worcester Court at 4 a.m. and reopen later in the afternoon (est. 2 p.m.).
- Several streets in Falmouth Heights (see map below) will close at 5 am and stay closed long enough for runners to clear the finish line, and for crews to properly clean up the area. Limited access to Falmouth Heights residences may be granted until the race starts–proof of residency will be required.
- Please also refer to the road closure maps below.
Falmouth
Road Closures
- All other roads along the race route leading from Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights will be closed to ALL vehicular traffic at approximately 8:15 am and reopened soon after the last runner has passed.
- Please also refer to the road closure maps below.
Alcohol is prohibited at the race as well as the consumption of marijuana.
Personal bags and containers are prohibited in Woods Hole and Falmouth Heights during the race. Any such items will be subject to search by Falmouth Road Race Personnel and/or public safety officials. A full list of prohibited items can be found here.
Parking
- Motorists should make every effort to park their vehicles in proper parking areas, as illegally parked vehicles will be towed. The closest handicapped parking is available at the Bristol Beach parking lot.
For a full list of the town’s parking details, visit the link here.
The entire route of the Falmouth Road Race is a “No Drone Zone.” The public is being asked NOT to operate any type of drone ), including remotely controlled model aircraft, over or near the course, or anywhere within sight of runners or spectators.
For full details, visit the link here.
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