Happy Holidays Half MerryThon & 5K

Happy Holidays Half MerryThon & 5K

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Date

Dec 7, 2025

Starting Time

9:00 AM

Course

Road

Fees

$75+

Location

Gloucester

Participants

100-500

Terrain

Fast & Flat

Environment

Oceanfront

Temperature
High: 41°
/ Low: 34°
Overview
The Happy Holidays Half MerryThon celebrates the holidays in sneakers! The race starts at beautiful Good Harbor Beach. Start the day with sounds of ocean waves and seagulls as you stretch and work through your warm up routine. 
 
The race starts with a flat mile as the runners warm up and head towards historic Rockport, Massachusetts. Soon runners will turn onto Eden Road and enjoy spectacular ocean views and a close look at Thatcher Island and the famous Twin Lights.
 
Keeping the ocean on the right, runners will pass by popular Old Garden Beach on their way to The Headlands. Running on Atlantic Ave, the race course offers great views of Sandy Bay Yacht Club and Rockport Harbor.
 
Completing the lollipop course, runners will turn onto Mt. Pleasant Street and follow the course back towards the finish line arch to claim their HUGE finisher medal. Come join the fun and run with reindeer, elves and all your holiday favorites!

Course Description

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