Doug, the Quahog, Predicts Long Summer!

In case you missed it, “Doug,” Cape Cod’s official quahog, showed up to make his annual quahog prognostication for the third consecutive year. His optimistic prediction on this first official day of summer of 2011? A bountiful and specific 12 weeks and one day of sunny beach weather lie ahead! Yeah!

This somewhat tongue-in-cheek event was created by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce as a way to promote tourism and to kick off the summer in a fun way. The ceremony was held at Aselton Park in Hyannis. It, of course, was followed by a bit of frivolity and drink (including Cape Cod Beer). Photos and a video will be forthcoming on the Quahog Day website...Here.

Hyannis Marathon - February 22nd

This year marks the 29th anniversary of the Hyannis Marathon, which is being run this year on Sunday, February 22nd. The day's events also include a 5K "Fun Run", a 10K, and a half marathon. Go to their website for race details. This race is a Boston Marathon qualifier race and is capped at 4200 runners. The Hyannis Marathon is a two loop course, which is extremely picturesque & historical along Craigville Beach, Kalus Beach, historic Hyannis Harbor, Lewis Bay, John F. Kennedy Memorial, and the Kennedy Family Compound. The course is paved and mostly flat with a few rolling hills, ideal for a late winter/early spring race.