64th Annual Ocean Beach/John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon
- Date Sat 1st August 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location New London, Connecticut
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Join the excitement at the 64th Annual Ocean Beach/John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in beautiful New London, Southeastern Connecticut! This iconic event is known as Connecticut's oldest shoreline road race and promises a stunning course that showcases the breathtaking panoramic views of Long Island Sound, along with scenic rural roads in the City of New London and the Town of Waterford.
Runners will tackle the challenging half marathon distance while enjoying well-marked and fully supported paths. The race starts and finishes at the picturesque Ocean Beach Park, making it a perfect day for both participants and spectators alike. Plus, it's free to enter with a request for participants to bring a food donation for the Gemma E. Moran United Way Labor Food Center. Enjoy chip timing, awards across all standard age divisions, and an engaging atmosphere with live music, delicious clam chowder, and refreshing Coca-Cola products. With a 3/4 mile stretch of sugar sand beach and a vibrant boardwalk, this event is more than just a race—it's a celebration of community, health, and fun! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fantastic tradition!
Runners will tackle the challenging half marathon distance while enjoying well-marked and fully supported paths. The race starts and finishes at the picturesque Ocean Beach Park, making it a perfect day for both participants and spectators alike. Plus, it's free to enter with a request for participants to bring a food donation for the Gemma E. Moran United Way Labor Food Center. Enjoy chip timing, awards across all standard age divisions, and an engaging atmosphere with live music, delicious clam chowder, and refreshing Coca-Cola products. With a 3/4 mile stretch of sugar sand beach and a vibrant boardwalk, this event is more than just a race—it's a celebration of community, health, and fun! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fantastic tradition!
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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64th Annual Ocean Beach/John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon
Sat 1st August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 25 APRLimited to first 1,000 entries, course officially closes at noon.
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Ocean Beach Park, 1225 Ocean Ave., New London, 06320, CT, United States
64th Annual Ocean Beach/John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon
