Cape Cod race lets runners compete virtually from treadmills

FALMOUTH, Mass. — While thousands of runners descended upon Cape Cod for the New Balance Falmouth Road Race this weekend, an additional 100 are competing from the comfort of their home or gym.
Whether they failed to snag a coveted bib or are serving overseas in the military, the displaced runners grabbed a tablet computer, hopped on the treadmill and took off while watching video of the actual course of Sunday’s race.
Falmouth is among the first races to let runners compete virtually