Interested in running as an elite athlete?

One of the most historic road races held in the United States, the ASICS Falmouth Road Race invites world-class runners to compete for the celebrated title of Falmouth Road Race Champion.

Athletes who would like consideration to compete in the elite field:

  • Must have run a 10K in 29:00 or faster for men or 35:00 or faster for women
  • Comparable times for events greater than 10K are also accepted
  • Must complete and submit an Elite Athlete Invitation Request form.
  • Must be invited by the race
  • Must be PED-free and subject to random drug testing
  • Athletes in the elite field are eligible for prize money.

Invited Athlete timeline:

  • May 20 – June 29: Invitation Requests accepted here.
  • July 15 – 20: Notification of invited athletes emailed out.
  • July 15 – July 31: Invited athletes must submit travel information/itinerary to race.
  • August 13 – August 17: Host Family Housing available to limited top elite athletes.

Questions? Please contact invitedathletes@falmouthroadrace.com

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When to Arrive:

For best arrangements and ease of travel, flights should be booked so you will arrive in Falmouth as early as possible on the Friday before the race, August 18, and leave on Monday morning, August 21. The Race Awards Ceremony is over by 10:00 AM on Sunday, but please note that it will take more than three hours to get to Boston on a summer Sunday afternoon and scheduling a late Sunday afternoon departure may not be practical. We strongly recommend staying until Monday.

How to get to Falmouth:

All flights should be booked into Boston’s Logan Airport (or Providence’s T.F. Green Airport). Peter Pan Bus Lines runs a direct bus from LOGAN AIRPORT to Falmouth (it may say Woods Hole on the front of the bus) on a regular basis. Buses from Providence are less frequent and take longer, so it is much better to fly into Boston. Schedule link is included. The bus you want to take is marked “Woods Hole.” That is its final destination, but you will get off in downtown Falmouth, and call the race office 508-540-7000. We will come to pick you up at the bus station.

Accommodations in Falmouth:

We will be able to provide housing for selected elite athletes in private homes, but this will be decided on a case-by-case basis with preference given to those who contact us before July 1. All athletes who have been promised housing should arrive in Falmouth on Friday, or no later than 6 PM on Saturday to be housed. Please do not bring unexpected guests as we can NOT house spouses, coaches, or friends.