Ocean City Half Marathon 2010

Start Date: 
04/24/2010
Start Time: 
07:00am
Description: 
DATE APRIL 24, 2010!! The 6th annual Ocean City, MD Half Marathon event will also include the 5 K race. Half Marathon course will remain with the start located at Ocean City Inlet parking lot, leading to the Awesome finish at Assateague Island State Park. The 5K race course will also remain the same, taking place on the famous Ocean City boardwalk. The race organizers goals are to provide the most enjoyable, scenic courses while maintaining safety as a top priority. The event will take place rain or shine. Race starting area is located along the boardwalk of Ocean City, MD. OC provides plenty of activities to do locally while at the marathon.
  • FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES:
    • Half Marathon
    • 5 K race
    • Post Race activities
    • Awards Ceremony
  • RACE INFORMATION:
    • Half Marathon and 5K races will both start at Ocean City Inlet Parking lot. Half Marathon event will go off first at 7:00am est. followed by the 5K at 7:30am est.
    • There is a 3 hr 15 min time limit on the Half Marathon race, walkers are welcome but anyone who cannot cross finish line within the allotted time will not receive an official time and will be on the course at their own risk.
    • OC TriRunning Sports reserves the right to cancel or postpone event if climate conditions are at extremes. No refund will be given in this case.
    • Any returned checks will be charged a minimum of $20.00.
    • Any confrontation to staff, medical, volunteers, or other such personnel will not be tolerated and may result in legal actions.
    • The course will be well marked, coned and/or barricaded, but you will still be running on public roads so use extreme caution and pay attention to traffic.
    • It is your responsibility to read and understand all event information that will be given to you. Make sure you understand all safety information.
    • Waivers must be signed before participating in this event.
    • OC TriRunning Sports announces its new registration fee policy: There will be no price increase for late online registrations!! an additional fee of $15 will be added at any registration processed at packet pickup locations.
  • RACE FEES:
    • Half Marathon
      • $60.00 until April 21, 2010 at 2:59am est. A $15.00 charge will be added to this fee if registering at packet pickup.
    • 5K
      • $25.00 until April 21, 2010 at 2:59am est. A $15.00 charge will be added to this fee if registering at packet pickup.
    • online registration will close on Wednesday April 21, 2010 at 2:59am est.
  • REGISTRATION / CONFIRMATION:
    • Online registration will be completed by clicking on the "ONLINE REGSITRATION" link below. Online registrations will be processed immediately.
    • If choosing to pay by check or money order and mailing your entry, simply fill out the online registration application provided by the "PRINTABLE ENTRY FORM" link below and mail your check or money order to:

      • OC TriRunning Sports Inc.
      P.O. Box 1642
      Berlin, MD 21811

    • If choosing the check/money order option your registration will not be complete until we have received your check and processed it, usually takes about 7-10 days from the day mailed out.
    • Online registration closes Wednesday April 21st, 2010 at 2:59am est.
    • We are accepting registrations on Friday, April 23rd at packet pickup locations. There will be a $15 additional fee.
    • We are accepting "day of registration" for 5K only.
  • PACKET PICK-UP:
    • Friday, April 23 11:00am - 9:00pm
    • Saturday (race day), April 24 5:30am – 6:30am
      • Packet pick-up will be held at the Ocean City Factory Outlet stores on Friday, which is located at the corner of westbound Rt. 50 and Golf Course Road just 1 mile from the Ocean City Boardwalk. Look for the Big Dogs store located between Super Fresh and Maggie Moo's. If you choose to pick up your race packet on Saturday, race morning, you will need to do so at the starting area. The outlets have plenty of shopping and restaurants.
    • YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR OWN PACKET! Please do not send someone to pick up your packet for you. If you cannot make the Friday pickup then simply arrive early Saturday morning! There has been major complications in the past with runners receiving wrong packets due to family members and friends picking up their packets for them. Our goal is to provide the best event while accommodating participants as best we can. In order for us to accomplish this, certain rules must be applied and followed. Please keep this in mind when planning your event schedule.
  • CHIP TIMING:
    • Timing will be done using the latest IPICO "tag" style system. These "are not" the disposable tags and still must be returned on race day immediately after race completion. Event staff will be located at finish chute to collect your tag, do not forget and wonder off without returning it. There will be a $25.00 charge for anyone who does not return their tag, sorry, no exceptions.
    • This can be avoided simply by doing the following:
      • Make sure to have your tag on race day at the start of your race, No tag, No time!
      • Place your tag in the proper body placement (usually shoe lace).
      • Do not trade your tag with another participant.
      • Do not cross the Start/Finish line twice.
    • Any questions regarding the new Tag timing operating system please contact OC TriRunning Sports at: info@octrirunning.com
  • RACE BIBS:
    • Your race number must be securely fastened to the front of your body at the start and all during your race. Make sure your number is clearly displayed. Our course marshals and photographers will need this number to identify you. Your race bib number is also your ticket to any complimentary post race participant festivities so do not remove, trade or tare your bib once your race is over.
  • ATHLETE GEAR CHECK IN:
    • Bag Check will be available for Half Marathon runners at the start area inside Police station above the public restroom facilities. All participating athletes can check in their garment bags and claim them after event. Your gear will be placed in a plastic bag which you will write your bib# on. Bags will be transported to the finish area at Assateague Island State Park. IMPORTANT: Your claim ticket will be your race bib (not just your bib#) so please do not discard your bib before claiming your bag.
  • PARKING
    • Buses will be provided when you finish your race from the finish area for all Half Marathon finishers to the post race festivities located at the Francis Scott Key Motel.
    • Your parking options are as follows:
      • Option 1: Park at Rt. 50 east, park and ride which is located next to the post race party (Francis Scott Key Motel) and do a pre race warm up jog to race start Saturday morning (about 2 miles). Remember race starts 7:00am sharp
      • Option 2: Park at Ocean City inlet parking located at race starting area and do a post race cool down stroll from post race party (Francis Scott Key Motel) back to the inlet start (about 2 miles).
      • Option 3: Park at Assateague Island State park (Half Marathon Finish area) then find transportation to the starting area at the OC inlet parking lot. Remember race starts 7:00am sharp and there is a $3.00 fee to park inside Assateague State Park.
  • COURSE MAPS:
    • Refer to the "runners information packet" for a printable copy of the course maps.
  • HALF MARATHON COURSE DESCRIPTION:
    • This year’s Half Marathon race will again start at the OC inlet parking lot. It will wrap around the parking lot, then take you up to the Famous OC Boardwalk where the first half mile of the race will take place. This is a fantastic area for runners and spectators. From there runners will take a left turn on N. Division St. under the Boardwalk Arch, across Baltimore and Philadelphia Ave., by the White Marlin fountain, onto and over the Rt. 50 bridge. Runners proceed about 1mile, making a left off of Rt. 50 into the Park and Ride lot (approx. mile2). This is another good spot for runners and spectators. We will have music and fluid station #1 inside the park and ride, a nice stretch through the park and ride, making a right turn on Shantytown La. Shantytown La. will take runners to a right turn on Old Bridge rd. leading them to rt. 611(Stephen Decatur Rd.), making a left onto 611, then turning right on Whispering Woods Dr. into Whispering Woods Neighborhood. Runners will go about 1.5 miles around the neighborhood then coming back out, turning right onto 611 (approx. mile3) where they will have fluid station #2. From here, like last year, runners will pick up Sinepuxent Rd. (right turn off 611), going down about 2miles on Sinepuxent Rd. to make a left onto Lewis Rd. At this corner runners will be at about 6.5miles into the race and here they will find fluid station #3. Lewis Rd. will then take you about another 2 miles back out to 611 (approx. mile8). Making the right onto 611 runners will immediately find Buck’s Place, fluid station #4, some good music and minimal parking for spectators. From here to Assateague Is. the course will remain the same, scenic, section of 611. Fluid station #5 will be at the Assateague Market and fluid station #6 will be slightly before crossing Verrazono Pedestrian bridge (approx. mile11.5). Once onto Assateague Is. all runners will continue on 611 to the end then making a right turn right into the State Park overflow parking lot where they will see the Finish Line!!
      Congratulations! Now enjoy your achievement, medal, music and some refreshments before heading back to the Awesome Post Race Party!!!
  • 5K COURSE DESCRITION:
    • This year’s 5K event will start at 7:30am at the same location as half marathon. It will follow the course as half marathon but instead of turning off boardwalk, runners will continue heading north on boardwalk, make a turnaround at designated spot, then head back to inlet parking to the finish line. After race all runners, family members and friends are welcome to attend the awards ceremony and post race festivities at the Francis Scott Key Motel.
  • DIRECTIONS TO THE EVENT:
  • HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
    • The Francis Scott Key Motel is hosting the Post Race Festival. They will provide shuttle service to the starting area race morning for participants staying at their motel.
    • The Tidelands Caribbean Hotel and Suites at www.tidelandscaribbean.com.
    • When contacting these hotels mention you are participating in the race for special rates
    • You can also find many more hotels in Ocean City. Use the link below for assistance.
    • www.ocvisitor.com or call: 1-800-626-2326
  • CAMPING INFORMATION:
  • PROHIBITED ITEMS ON COURSES:
    • The following items are not allowed on any course (unless noted) for any reason. Please understand this is for your safety as well as others on the course(s) with you and to provide you with the best race possible without interference.
      • no in-line skates or roller blades
      • No bicycles!
      • No pets of any kind
      • No strollers or baby joggers (acceptable on 5k course)
      • No wheelchairs, we regret not to have a wheelchair category this year! Safety issues are present with this year’s course. We have been working with the city’s special events committee trying to manage a course that may allow for a more suitable design and better safety regulations

      Anyone found in violation will be disqualified and removed from the course(s) immediately.

  • MEDICAL TENTS AND ASSISTANCE:
    • Medical assistance will be available the Half Marathon Finish area, and key locations along the course.
      To help aid our medical personnel please fill out any medical history on the back of your race bib. Medical staff can withdraw any participant who they feel is at risk of personal health hazard or safety.
  • FLUID STATIONS AND PORT-A-POTS:
    • There are 6 fluid stations with water, and energy drinks placed throughout the course. Port-a-pots at each location.
  • BONKING OUT
    • If you cannot finish the race, please head to the nearest medical tent or fluid station for assistance. Let them know you are not able to finish. Once the last runner has come through they will call for a sag vehicle to transport you back to the Start/Finish area. As soon as you return, you will need to remove your chip and hand it to a volunteer or staff member.
  • PHOTOGRAPHY:
    • Photography information soon to come!
  • AWARDS:
    • OC Half Marathon and 5K awards are as follows:
      • 1st 2nd 3rd place overall male
      • 1st 2nd 3rd place overall female
      • 1st 2nd 3rd place age group male
      • 1st 2nd 3rd place age group female
    • Age groups are:
      • Under 20 * 20 - 29 * 30 - 39 * 40 - 49 * 50 - 59 * 60 - 69 * 70 +
  • POST RACE ACTIVITIES:
    • Post Race Festivities will be held at Francis Scott Key Motel. We will have use of their indoor pool area, outdoor pavilion area where we will hopefully have vending space rented. There will be plenty of refreshments which will include food, beer, sodas, etc. All runners, volunteers, vendors, medical personnel, and safety personnel will have free admission into the area. All family members, and friends are required to give a $5.00 admission fee which will benefit Greater Ocean City Chapter of the United States Lifesaving Assoc., and the Friends of Assateague State Park (FOASP), and the Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services,.

    RUN FOR A REASON

  • The Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services is asking for your help!
    Click on the link below to find out more:
  • BUS SCHEDULE:
    • Busses will be provided for Half Marathon finishers at the Assateague Island State Park finish area only. They will transport all finishers to the Francis Scott Key Motel post race party and will run approx. every 20 min.
    • Francis Scott Key shuttle service will be provided for participants staying at their motel to the race starting area on the morning of the race.
  • REFUND/TRANSFER POLICY:
    • Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for this year’s event, no exceptions. Once we have received your registrations form and have processed all information all entries are final. If for whatever reason you are not able to participate after registering, we can ship your race T-shirt and goodies bag to you at the address given. Please send a written request with your name and your items will be sent after the event.
    Athlete Pack Link: 
    Printable "Runners Information Packet"