
Oak Bluffs, United States of America · Sunday 26 April 2026
BOTH RACES ARE NOW SOLD OUT! We are excited to announce we have reached our capacity for these races! If you are looking for a race on MV, please check out our sister race: The MV Winter Classic and Amity Relay taking place on February 14, 2026. Get information here! Come join us on the beautiful island of Martha s Vineyard for a stunning full and half marathon. Both races promise gorgeous ocean views, the natural beauty of the center of the island, and all the charm the island has to offer. Both courses are flat and fast, with a couple rolling hills on the marathon course. The finish line for both races is in Oak Bluffs, at Waban Park. In order to host a safe and enjoyable event in a fragile environment, this race will be capped at 500 runners total. As a USATF sanctioned event, all participants must be at least 16 years of age. The marathon will start at 8:00 am Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Martha s Vineyard Regional High School. The Half Marathon will start at 8:15 am from the same location. Both courses are USATF certified (MA 16036JK, MA 16037JK) and the marathon is a Boston Marathon Qualifier. There will be two opportunities to pick up your race bib and shirt. Saturday, April 25, bib pick-up will take place at Lululemon in Edgartown from 3:00-6:00pm. On race day, you can get your bib and shirt at the MV High School from 6:00 am to 7:30 am. For those traveling over in the morning, you will need to take the 6:00 am ferry. Bibs will not be mailed. Like its sister race, The MV Winter Classic 20 Miler and Amity Relay, all proceeds from this race go back into our community s youth groups. The youth organizations & sports teams on the Island, who collaborate for this event, receive a share of the event proceeds. You will see the kids along the course manning aid stations and cheering runners on. **No dogs or strollers are permitted on the course**
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
MV Spring Classic Marathon and Half Marathon is a half marathon held in Oak Bluffs, United States of America, scheduled for Sunday 26 April 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official MV Spring Classic Marathon and Half Marathon website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
MV Spring Classic Marathon and Half Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for MV Spring Classic Marathon and Half Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare MV Spring Classic Marathon and Half Marathon against other half marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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