Thousands run at the Cambridge Half Marathon

Cambridge, MA

Thousands of runners competed at the Cambridge Half Marathon held in Cambridge, MA on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

8,725 athletes crossed the finish line at the half marathon. The runners were led by Jacqueline Gaughan on the women's side. She finished in a time of 1:12:30. Joshua Kalapos finished first in the men's competition in a time of 1:03:02.

Since its inception, Cambridge Half Marathon has emerged as a major fundraising initiative for Cambridge, MA. In 2025, it generated over $400,000 in support of more than 50 local charities and nonprofit organizations, including Cambridge Camping and the City of Cambridge Scholarship Fund.