62nd Annual Ocean Beach/John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon
- Date Sat 2nd August 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location New London, Connecticut
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the 62nd Annual Ocean Beach/John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, in the picturesque Southeastern Connecticut. This celebrated event, known as Connecticut's oldest shoreline road race, offers participants a stunning course that winds through the scenic landscapes of New London and Waterford, featuring breathtaking views of Long Island Sound. Runners will tackle a half marathon distance while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Ocean Beach Park, where the race begins and ends.
Not only is this event a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself, but it's also a chance to give back to the community. Participation is free, with a request for food donations benefitting the Gemma E. Moran United Way Labor Food Center. Runners can look forward to Mylaps Chip Timing, awards for all standard age divisions, and plenty of post-race festivities, including delicious clam chowder, ice-cold Coca Cola products, live music, and a huge raffle. Plus, enjoy a refreshing dip in the 3/4 mile long sugar sand beach! Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of fitness, fun, and camaraderie by the beautiful shore!
Not only is this event a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself, but it's also a chance to give back to the community. Participation is free, with a request for food donations benefitting the Gemma E. Moran United Way Labor Food Center. Runners can look forward to Mylaps Chip Timing, awards for all standard age divisions, and plenty of post-race festivities, including delicious clam chowder, ice-cold Coca Cola products, live music, and a huge raffle. Plus, enjoy a refreshing dip in the 3/4 mile long sugar sand beach! Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of fitness, fun, and camaraderie by the beautiful shore!
Organiser's Description
Connecticut's Oldest Shoreline Road Race! The Ocean Beach Kelley Half Marathon is ran over a well marked/supported road course with panoramic vistas of Long Island Sound and rural roads in the City of New London and Town of Waterford. Starting and finishing at Beautiful Ocean Beach Park. The race is FREE, runners are asked to bring a donation of food for the Gemma E. Moran United Way Labor Food Center. Mylaps Chip Timing by SNERRO, awards in all standard age divisions, Team Competition, the Famous 'Port and Starboard Clam Chowder', Ice Cold Coca Cola Products, pre/post race physical therapy, Live Music, Huge Raffle, Finisher Medals, plus a lot more. Don't forget your swim suit, 3/4 mile long Sugar Sand Beach and Boardwalk!
Races
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63rd Annual Ocean Beach/John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon
Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOONLimited to first 1,000 entries, course officially closes at noon.
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62nd Annual Ocean Beach/John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon