Snapshot

What to know before you shortlist this race

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May 17, 2026

Race day

Full Marathon, 5K, Kids' Run

Distance

Road

Terrain

N/A

Participants

Race brief

This race takes place in Massachusetts, United States on May 17, 2026. Use the details below to decide whether the course, logistics, and registration timeline match the type of season you are building.

Decision signals

Course layout details are still limited with road terrain.

Why This Race

The organizer pitch, translated for runners

Race Day Sunday May 17th Race Time 11:00 AM - Kid’s Race 10:15 AM Online Registration: Before May 4th Adults $25.00 - Kids $10.00 - T-Shirt is $20.00 After May 4th * No on-line t-shirt orders accepted * T-shirts sales limited on race day to first come service. Bib / T-Shirt pickup is: Friday May 15th from 5-8 pm @ Yarmouth Police Dept. 340 Higgins Crowell Rd. West Yarmouth Ma 02673Saturday May 16thfrom 10-2 @ Marathon Sports. 484 Station Ave. South Yarmouth Ma. 02664 RACE DAY Skipper Restaurant 9:00 am Adult 5K Run / Walk $30.00 Kids Fun Run 12-Under $10.00 Awards 1st Overall male and female. Top 3 men and women in the following age groups: 13-under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Team Competitions-3 or more employees in the following: "First Responders Cup (open to all police/Fire/EMS departments on or off the cape) Additional Fun for the entire family: Fitness Challenge. Lunch served to all registered participants courtesy of the Skipper. Lunch tickets will be sold to non-registered participants for $10. Event details and schedule Registration opens at 9:00 am Kids Race at 10:15 am 5K Race at 11:00 am Event is held at: Skipper Chowder House 152 South Shore Drive South Yarmouth, MA 02664 This year’s race will benefit: Yarmouth Police Relief Association and National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund.

Course Fit

Course shape, standards, and race history

This is the section to compare terrain, elevation, certification, and field context before you decide whether the race belongs on your calendar.

Elevation profile

Illustrative profile based on available elevation data. Use it as a directional planning signal, not a final course guarantee.

Actual course elevation and routing may vary from the visual estimate.

Course highlights

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Road terrain
Primary running surface.

Community Layer

Keep the race room close to the decision

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19th YPD Blue 5K Run \ Walk For A Reason Room

Threads, logistics, reviews, Q&A, and live huddles for 19th YPD Blue 5K Run \ Walk For A Reason.

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Lead thread

Where are people staying for 19th YPD Blue 5K Run \ Walk For A Reason?

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19th YPD Blue 5K Run \ Walk For A Reason logistics huddle

Fifteen minutes on travel timing, where the expo bottlenecks are, and what people wish they knew earlier.

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Runner Signal

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Practical Questions

Questions and answers

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