53rd running of the ASICS Falmouth Road Race

August 17, 2025 | 9:00 AM

 

The 2025 ASICS Falmouth Road Race promises to be an exciting event celebrating 53 years of running the iconic course along the sea, giving back to the community and promoting running, health and fitness!

 

FALMOUTH RESIDENT APPLICATION WINDOW:
    • May 1st – May 7th
GENERAL REGISTRATION APPLICATION:
    • May 8th – May 17th
    • This is a random selection process and there are limited spots available.
    • You may create a team of up to 15 people for the purpose of registration only. This way, the team is selected, or not, as a whole. Please designate someone to go in first to register, name the team, and share the team name with your family and/or friends.

53rd running of the ASICS Falmouth Road Race

August 17, 2025 | 9:00 AM

Pending town approval

Falmouth Residents and Residential Taxpayers

Eligibility Requirements:

Registration runs from May 1st at 9:00 AM – May 7th at 11:59 PM

Falmouth RESIDENTS and TAXPAYERS (residential real estate owners) are allowed guaranteed entry to the ASICS Falmouth Road Race as a courtesy. In order to keep this program available, information submitted will be manually verified.

A Falmouth Resident is a person who lives in the town of Falmouth full-time. If you are a homeowner whose name is NOT listed here: falmouth.patriotproperties.com, you will need to upload a PDF, JPG or PNG showing proof of residency and email it, with your name and application confirmation number, to falmouthproof@falmouthroadrace.com by May 8th.

A Falmouth Residential Taxpayer is a person whose name is on a Town of Falmouth Real Estate Tax bill and may reside in Falmouth. Check here to see if your name is listed. If your name is listed (or you are a spouse or a minor with the same last name), you DO NOT need to submit any additional proof to the race; *please* register using your permanent residence with Falmouth listed as your secondary residence when indicated. If your name is NOT listed, your application is not complete until you submit proof of residency to falmouthproof@falmouthroadrace.com.

Falmouth residents and residential taxpayers who missed this registration period are still permitted to enter through the random selection process and will abide by those rules and regulations.

Rules:

  • Residents and residential taxpayers who apply for the race – as well as their spouses and children (must be 23 years old or under on race day) who also apply and who live in Falmouth and/or live in the home of a Falmouth residential taxpayer – may receive guaranteed entry.
  • Minimum age for registered runners is 10.
  • Resident status will be verified by one of the following methods:
    • Submission of a copy of a driver’s license with a Falmouth address
    • A copy of a signed lease or rental agreement
    • Signed closing documents for recent purchases that are not yet listed on the Falmouth real estate taxpayer rolls.
    • For registering children 10 and older, a report card or Falmouth Public Schools ID.
  • Taxpayer status will be verified only by appearance on Falmouth real estate taxpayer rolls. Only taxpayers who apply for the race and whose name is listed on the tax bill are eligible, as are their spouse and children under 23 years old or under WHO ALSO APPLY.
  • Trusts are not included in the definition of taxpayers and are limited to two entries. Proof that registrant (or his/her spouse) is listed as a trustee (not a beneficiary) must be provided to the race for verification. These entries will be granted for named trustees to run, their spouses and/or children aged 23 or younger.
  • Entries received without sufficient proof of resident or taxpayer status will be placed into the random selection process (formerly known as the “lottery”) and subject to those rules and regulations.
  • If you are 18 or over, you MUST register yourself per race policy.
  • All registrants will be notified by email regarding their status on or before May 23rd. Email will include an access code and the link to complete your registration by May 31st.
  • The cost of registration is $107.

 

Beginning in February, you can opt to run with a charity team in the 2025 race. Please visit our Numbers for Nonprofits page, and contact the captain of the team of your choice for information on how to register and begin your fundraising efforts – you can join a team and fundraise using your Falmouth resident bib!

Stay tuned here and follow us on facebook for the latest updates!

2021 Registration Information

JUNE 10 UPDATE:

In-Person Registration is SOLD OUT!

We are excited to announce that general registration for our in-person race is FULL! If you didn’t get a chance to sign up, you can still run in person with one of our MA-based charity teams. Please contact the captain of your choice to get registered!

Run for a Charity Team

MAY 25 UPDATE:

The Falmouth Select Board Approved an In-Person Race!

At last night’s Select Board meeting, an in-person race with a reduced field size was approved. A formal announcement will be released later this morning.

All registrants will be receiving email communication with ‘next steps’ on Tuesday, May 25.

We are excited and grateful for the return of our race and look forward to seeing everyone in Falmouth on August 15th!

Volunteer registration will open soon!

MAY 10 UPDATE:

What the Latest Phase of the Massachusetts Reopening Plan Means for the 2021 ASICS Falmouth Road Race

Effective Monday, May 10th, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is allowing road races and other large, outdoor organized amateur or professional group athletic events to take place with staggered starts after submitting safety plans to a local board of health. Read the announcement on mass.gov.

We are pleased that the Commonwealth has given the green light for road races to take place this summer. It would be fantastic to see runners return to Falmouth for an in-person option. We will continue to work closely with the Town of Falmouth and our incredible partners to create a safe in-person 2021 ASICS Falmouth Road Race for all. Registration is currently open for our At-Home Edition and SBLI Kids At-Home Challenge. Official details surrounding an in-person run – tentatively slated for Sunday, August 15 – will be announced as soon as they are finalized.

Our process for selecting runners for an in-person event—should it be permitted—hasn’t changed. During registration for the At-Home Edition, runners are presented with an option to select ‘Yes, if given the chance, I would like to run the race in Falmouth.’ Those who select the option to run in person will be entered in a random selection process. Pending further guidance from the Town of Falmouth, runners will be randomly selected from this group to run on the official racecourse.

This is an encouraging stride forward and we’ll share more details as we have them.

General Registration for the 49th Running of the Falmouth Road Race is Open

  • We invite you to register for the 2021 ASICS Falmouth Road Race At-Home Edition (virtual) event. Open to walkers and runners, you can complete your 7 miles all at once or between August 7th and August 14th.
  • Want to run in person? During the registration process, there will be an option to select “Yes, if given the chance, I would like to run the race in Falmouth.” Those who select the option to run in person will be placed in a random selection drawing, pending town approval, and is dependent on the field size allowed. If selected, these runners will be able to race on the official FRR course on August 15, 2021.
    • All in-person runners will be selected from the 2021 ASICS FRR At-Home Edition registration database. These runners must complete an in-person registration and pay an additional fee to participate. Details to follow.
    • If you want to be considered to run in Falmouth, you must complete the initial registration for the At-Home Edition.
  • Falmouth Residents & Residential Taxpayers: There will be a registration question asking if you are a Falmouth resident or residential taxpayer. In a typical year, all verified Falmouth residents and taxpayers, and their spouses and children between 10 and 23, are guaranteed entry. In 2021, depending on the field size allowed, we may or may not be able to guarantee entry for Falmouth residents/residential taxpayers.

 

Charity runner registration is closed!

  • If you have not already, please consider running for one of our charity partners through our Numbers for Nonprofits Program.
  • Participants who will run on behalf of one of our charity partners were given early access to register for the event, followed by information on how to set up your individual fundraising page to get started. We appreciate our charity runners – thank you!

What might the 2021 ASICS Falmouth Road Race look like this year?

As noted, we are working closely with the Town of Falmouth and our incredible partners to create a safe in-person 2021 ASICS Falmouth Road Race for all. This may mean we’ll need to produce a scaled-back event.

What might a “scaled-back event” look like?

  • A reduced field size
  • Mask-mandated zones and social distancing
  • The Health & Fitness Expo may be closed to the public and with limited activities
  • Bus loading by pace
  • A staggered or “rolling” start to avoid mass gathering (i.e., you disembark the bus, walk to start line and begin your race)
  • Spectators not allowed on ball field at the finish area
  • No ball field festival at the finish; runners will receive a grab-and-go bag with finish refreshments

Timeline:

  • Registration opens May 1
  • In-person runners must be registered for the At-Home Edition to be considered for in-person race selection
  • Announcement of in-person event and field size allowed
  • In-person registration process will begin June 1
  • Final mitigation strategies will be announced August 1
  • At-Home Edition participants will complete their 7 miles between August 7 and August 14
  • An in-person race will be held Sunday, August 15

Please note: COVID-mitigation strategies and timelines are subject to change. We will continue to update you as we receive information regarding this year’s event.

We thank you for your understanding and for your patience.

General Registration opens May 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM

  • Participants must be age 10 or older on Race Day.
  • If you are 18 or over, you MUST register yourself, per race policy.
  • All registrants who are selected to run the course in Falmouth on race day will be notified by email regarding their status. Your email will include an access code and a link to complete your in-person registration.
  • If you were not selected to run in person, you will still have the option of participation in the At-Home Edition to run the race in your own neighborhood, receive a full runner kit, including traditional runner mug – and finisher medal – shipped directly to your home.

2020 was quite a year!

For nearly 50 years, Falmouth Road Race, Inc. has promoted health, wellness, and pride in the community. In these unprecedented times, the organization is striving to be consistent in its mission, continuing to provide its dedicated athletes, enthusiasts, and the community with an event to be proud of and one that supports people in need.

In 2020, cancelling just wasn’t an option for the Falmouth Road Race team.

“With safety always the top priority, we saw an ‘At-Home’ event as the ideal option for 2020,” said Scott Ghelfi, president of the Falmouth Road Race, Inc., board of directors. “…conducting an ‘At-Home’ event not only gave runners from everywhere the chance to experience the Falmouth spirit but also give Falmouth Road Race, Inc., a way to show its support for the town, our medical community, and our Numbers for Nonprofits charity team participants, who raise funds that are needed now more than ever.”

Among the ways in which the race showed its commitment to nonprofit partners and the community through the “At-Home Edition” in 2020:

  • The organization purchased $35,000 worth of gift cards from businesses throughout Falmouth to randomly award to participants. The intention was to assist the community now and help bring visitors back to town when it is again safe to travel.
  • A $5,000 donation was made to Cape Kid Meals, to ensure that families in need are able to feed their children on the weekends while school programs feed them during the weekdays.
  • With the support of the Cochary Gross family, FRR, Inc. was able to award $70,000 in annual scholarships to 2020 high school seniors who are year-round Falmouth residents.
  • Numbers for Nonprofits charity program partners received support to maximize their fundraising efforts, including free registration for those running for a charity who agreed to raise a required minimum dollar amount for that organization. Incentive prizes and experiences, including a swag package, a donation match, and two chances to win a free entry into the 2021 ASICS Falmouth Road Race, were awarded to select participants by the race.

“Running at home, together but apart in 2020, was the best way for all of us to show that we care about Falmouth – the town, its people, the race and its tradition,” said Ghelfi. “Tommy Leonard wouldn’t want it any other way.”

 

Did you receive a guaranteed entry in 2020?

Important: 

If you received guaranteed entry for 2021 as one of the first registrants of the 2020 Falmouth Road Race At-Home Edition, we gave you the opportunity to defer that guarantee to 2022.

You should have received an email on March 5th with instructions on deferring that entry to next year. If you did not update your status by March 12th, your guaranteed entry was automatically deferred to 2022.

If your status was not updated by Friday, March 12th, you did not lose your guaranteed entry, it has simply been deferred to the 50th running of the race in 2022.

Of course, even if you save your guaranteed entry for the historic 50th running, you can still register for this year’s event. Charity teams need your support! All charity entries are guaranteed in-person participation. If you select “If given the chance, I would like to run in Falmouth,” you will run the race from Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights on Sunday, August 15. Contact a charity team captain directly to secure your spot!

 

We welcome our new title sponsor, ASICS

The race will have a different look this year as we start an exciting new chapter with global footwear leader, ASICS. Anima Sana In Corpore Sano, meaning “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body,” is an old Latin phrase from which ASICS is derived and the fundamental platform on which the brand still stands. The company was founded more than 70 years ago by Kihachiro Onitsuka and is now a leading designer and manufacturer of running shoes, as well as, other athletic footwear, apparel and accessories.

 

Read the official announcement of our partnership.

 

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Falmouth Road Race, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) corporation. Proceeds are used to support local sports programs, activities that promote health and wellness, and Falmouth-based nonprofit organizations.