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Nantasket Beach Run

Name: Nantasket Beach Run
Start: 2026-08-06
End: 2026-08-06
Location: Nantasket Beach

Nantasket Beach, United States • 6 Aug 2026

Nantasket Beach Run

The Nantasket Beach Run is a four mile beach race held at low tide on Nantasket Beach in Hull, Massachusetts. The out and back course begins and ends near the Mary Jeanette Murray Bath House and runs on packed sand, providing a flat, firm surface for participants.

The route follows the shoreline with views of Nantasket Bay. The event includes an after party at a local seaside restaurant following the race. Participants should expect an open beach setting and the conditions typical of a coastal course at low tide.

The event is scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Nantasket Beach. Registration is required and fees apply; the event lists separate fee categories for adults and for students. Registered participants receive a race bib, an event t-shirt, and post-race refreshments.

All proceeds from the event benefit local causes, including Hull Boosters and The Emma Ryan Memorial Fund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Massachusetts Nantasket Beach

Race information

Registration

4 mi

4 Mile Beach Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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