62nd Annual Ocean Beach/John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon
- Date Sat 5th August 2023
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location New London, Connecticut
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of running at the 62nd Annual Ocean Beach/John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon, taking place on Saturday, August 5th, 2023, in scenic New London, Southeastern Connecticut. This iconic event is renowned as Connecticut's oldest shoreline road race, featuring a beautifully marked course that offers breathtaking views of Long Island Sound alongside the charming rural roads of New London and Waterford.
Participants can enjoy a variety of race distances, including the exhilarating half marathon, all while supporting a great cause as the event is free, with a request for food donations to benefit the Gemma E. Moran United Way Labor Food Center. Runners will experience top-notch amenities such as Mylaps Chip Timing, awards in all standard age divisions, and the famous 'Port and Starboard Clam Chowder' to refuel post-race. With live music, a huge raffle, finisher medals, and the opportunity to relax on the 3/4 mile long Sugar Sand Beach and Boardwalk, this event promises to be a highlight of the summer. Don't miss out on this fantastic celebration of community, fitness, and fun!
Participants can enjoy a variety of race distances, including the exhilarating half marathon, all while supporting a great cause as the event is free, with a request for food donations to benefit the Gemma E. Moran United Way Labor Food Center. Runners will experience top-notch amenities such as Mylaps Chip Timing, awards in all standard age divisions, and the famous 'Port and Starboard Clam Chowder' to refuel post-race. With live music, a huge raffle, finisher medals, and the opportunity to relax on the 3/4 mile long Sugar Sand Beach and Boardwalk, this event promises to be a highlight of the summer. Don't miss out on this fantastic celebration of community, fitness, and fun!
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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61st Annual Ocean Beach/John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon
Sat 5th August 2023 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDLimited 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
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