A benefit for the Chilmark Community Center.
2007 Road Race video coverage
Check out Plum TV's coverage of the Chilmark Road Race.
Chilmark Road Race
Since 1976, the Chilmark Road Race has been run along beautiful but oh-so-hilly Middle Road. Proceeds from the race are donated to the Town Affairs Council to assist in the operations of the Chilmark Community Center. This page is intended to give some general information about the race.
The Chilmark Road Race occurs on the second Saturday of August!
The 2008 Chilmark Road Race will be held on August 9
Course:
5 Kilometers (3.1 miles). The Start is 3.1 miles east of the Chilmark Town Hall on Middle Road. It's very hilly from 1.5 to 2.6 miles. The Finish Line is at Beetlebung Corner next to the Town Hall.
Entry:
All registration opens around June 30 each year. You can enter one of two ways: You can print out an entry form and mail it in. Or you can enter on line using your credit card for a small additional charge.
Net proceeds benefit the Chilmark Community Center.
Entries are limited to 1500 runners. Please enter early. Pre-registration is required. (On-line entries close at 8:00pm on the Thursday preceding the race, or earlier if race is full.)
Check-In:
All runners must check in at the Chilmark Community Center either the Friday evening preceding the race or Saturday morning of the race. Numbers, timing chips, t-shirts, and race instructions will be issued. If you check in later, you may miss the race, as we must bus you to the Start.
T-Shirts:
Souvenir t-shirts are given to all entrants. (Size not guaranteed for entries received after 8/5)
Awards:
Prizes will be awarded to men and woman by age groups;
8 years and under, 9-11, 12-16, 17-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Results:
Results will be posted on the web at www.coolrunning.com and www.start2finish.com.
Transportation and Parking:
Parking is limited, so please arrive early, carpool or, better yet, leave the car at home and walk, ride a bike or ride the bus. The finish area (from which runners are shuttled to the start area) is located at the Chilmark Community Center served by VTA routes 4, 5 & 12.
In addition to fixed route busses, special buses will provide transportation from Vineyard Haven to Chilmark for runners arriving in Vineyard Haven at 9:00am on the Steamship Authority ferry from Woods Hole. Buses will return to ferry after the race.
Strollers Etc.:
Double strollers, skates, animals, scooters, and skateboards are prohibited. Single strollers are strongly discouraged. If you must run with a stroller, exercise extreme caution.
Contact Information:
Please DO NOT call the Town of Chilmark regarding the race. Instead, please use the contact information below (the race occurs on the second Saturday of August):
Registration questions:
Postal Address for registration: PO Box 22, Chilmark, MA 02535
Web: www.coolrunning.com
Phone: (508) 645-9484
Volunteer:
The Road Race could not occur if it weren’t for the numerous volunteers who help with everything from parking to handing out water. If you are interested in volunteering for the Chilmark Road Race, call the Center at (508) 645-9484 in early August. All volunteers get a free shirt and hat!
Thank you:
The Community Center would like to thank Hugh Weisman, the founder of the Chilmark Road Race, for the countless hours that he and his family dedicate annually to the organization of the Run-for-the-Lobster. The Road Race is one of the highlights of every Chilmark summer and an important fund-raiser for the Center.
Past Road Race logos
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