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Chilmark Road Race 5K

Martha's Vineyard's original summer race since 1978: a hilly up-island 5K that sells out its 1,600 spots within hours.

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Iconic tradition · Chilmark, MA

Chilmark Road Race 5K is a landmark running tradition in Chilmark, Massachusetts, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completedFamily friendly
When
Last held Sat, Aug 8, 2026; next date TBA
Start 10:30 AM
Saturday in early-to-mid August
Where
Chilmark Community Center
Chilmark, MA · Dukes
Directions
Entry
$35 ages 12+; $25 ages 11 and under
Register
Organized by
Chilmark Community Center
Since 1978

What to expect

  • island
  • hilly
  • sells out
  • ferry access

2026 Season completed

Saturday, August 8, 2026

  • Sat, Aug 8, 2026

2027 Projected

Date TBA

About the run

A hilly mid-August 5K from the Chilmark Community Center. Proceeds fund the center and scholarships for year-round residents, and a bus meets runners off the morning ferry.

The run

Distances
5K
Season
Summer
Swag
T-shirt and personalized bib
Field
Limit 1,600
Benefits
Chilmark Community Center; resident scholarships

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.