YOU’VE NEVER RUN A 1/2 MARATHON LIKE THIS
Disclaimer: This is a “Fat Ass Run” which means that it is not a sanctioned race and each runner is running at their own risk. This is a free and unofficial get together that is a gathering of folks ready for an adventure. It’s not timed and it’s meant to be fun. There will not be course markers so you’ll need to download the course map to your phone or other GPS device.
Course map can be found here.
With that out of the way. Here’s what’s in store:
We’ll meet at Mad Martha’s Ice Cream at 10:45am in Edgartown. We’ll start at around 11:15am. You’ll need cash for one ice cream cup and one beer. Each runner will be given a “token” to run with for half of the run.
Bring money for one small ice cream cup. Each runner will start by eating one small cup of ice cream (flavor of your choice!).
We’ll work our way up Beach Road towards Oak Bluffs. At the famous “Jaws Bridge”, get ready to get wet! Each runner will take off their shoes, jump off the Jaws bridge, and run back up to get their shoes on and continue running! Watch our for sharks!
Keep running into Oak Bluffs. Now you’ll need to use your token. Get in line for the Flying Horses Carousel and hand your token over for one free ride. If you happen to get the “Golden Ring”, take a picture - you can use this to shave 15 minutes off your “unofficial” run time.
Follow the route through the Cottages in Oak Bluffs and make your way to a short “trail run” portion of the run through Trade Winds Field Preserve.
Finally, you’ll find your way to Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd. Make your way back towards Edgartown. Your final stop will be Bad Martha’s Brewery. Use your cash for one beer of your choice. Once your beer is done, stop your watch - you’ve just completed the craziest 1/2 Marathon ever run on Martha’s Vineyard! Hang with your fellow runners and enjoy the afternoon sun over another beer (or three).
