With a great turnout at the 2010 event the only major change in this 7th running of this race will be the name. The Ocean City, MD Half Marathon will now be called the "Island 2 Island" Half Marathon / 5K Event. As the name implies the half marathon course will run from the Ocean City's island inlet to Assateague island state park, same course, new name! The 5k course will also remain the same. The half marathon race with a 3 hour, 15 minute time limit will start at 7:00am. 5K race will have a 1 hour time limit and will start at 7:30am. Walkers are welcome to both races but remember, 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 Tri-Running 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.
Start Date:
04/30/2011Athlete Pack Link:
"PRINT YOUR RUNNERS INFO PACK HERE"Start Time:
07:00am
WELCOME TO THE 7TH RUNNING OF THE OCEAN CITY, MD
HALF MARATHON/5K EVENT
STARTING AT THE OCEAN CITY INLET PARKING LOT LOCATED ON SOUTH 2ND ST AND THE BOARDWALK
This event is presented by:
SPONSORS
RACE INFORMATION
RACE FEES
| EARLY BIRD | THRU DEC 31, 2010 | $50.00 |
| STANDARD | JAN 1, 2011 - APR 14, 2011 | $60.00 |
| PROCRASTINATOR | APR 15, 2011 - APR 29, 2011 | $70.00 |
| EARLY BIRD | THRU DEC 31, 2010 | $20.00 |
| STANDARD | JAN 1, 2011 - APR 14, 2011 | $25.00 |
| PROCRASTINATOR | APR 15, 2011 - APR 30, 2011 | $35.00 |
EVENT REGISTRATION
You can register online thru Active.com by clicking on this link:
If you choose to mail in your registration please print and use the entry form provided by clicking on this link:
Fill out entry form in its entirety and mail with a check or money order to:
OC Tri-Running Sports Inc.
P.O. Box 1642
Berlin, MD 21811
This mail in option will not be complete until we have received your check or money order and have processed it. This usually takes about 7-10 days from the day mail was sent. Once the processing is finished your name will appear on the event confirmation list.
Online registrations are processed immediately and your name should appear on event confirmation list in just a few hours.
Online registrations will close on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at midnight est.
All registrations will be accepted at the packet pickup locations (to be announced) on Friday, April 29th.
Only 5K registrations will be accepted on race day morning, Saturday, April 30th at the starting area in the Ocean City inlet parking lot.
REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION
You can check on your registration thru Active.com by using this link:
RACE PACKET PICKUP
Pick up times and locations are as follows:
-Friday, April 29, 2011 at "location not yet announced" from 11:00am - 9:00pm
-Saturday (race day), April 30, 2011 at starting area inside the Ocean City inlet parking lot from 6:00am - 6:45am.
YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR OWN PACKET!
Please do not send someone else to pick up your race packet for you. If you cannot make the friday pickup then simply arrive early Saturday morning at the starting area to pick up your own packet there.
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, April 27
12:00am All online registration closes.
Friday, April 29
11:00am - 9:00am Race Packet Pickup and registration located at "location not yet announced".
Saturday, April 30
5:45am Ocean City inlet parking opens for runners and spectators.
6:00am - 6:45am Last minute race packet pickup at race starting area in the inlet parking lot. 5K late registration.
6:50am Half Marathon runners line up in starting corral for National Anthem. Please be on time!
7:00am Half Marathon race starts.
7:20am 5K runners line up line up in starting corral. Please be on time!
7:30am 5K race starts.
8:30am 5K race clock stops.
8:50am 1st bus leaves from half marathon finish area(Assateague State Park) to post race party(Francis Scott Key Motel).
9:00am Post Race Party at the Francis Scott Key Motel begins.
9:30am 5K awards ceremony begins at the post race party.
10:15am Half Marathon race clock stops.
10:20am Last bus leaves from half marathon finish to post race party.
10:30am Half Marathon awards ceremony begins at post race party.
2:00pm post race party closes.
CHIP TIMING
The IPICO "tag" timing system will be used in this year's event. You will receive your "tag", also known as a "chip" along with instructions on how to properly attach it when you check in and pick up your race packet. This style chip must be fastened to your shoe lace, any other chip placement will not be picked up by the chip reader sensors and will result in you not receiving your time. These chips are not disposable and will be collected once you cross the finish line. If you do not finish the race it is your responsibility to return your chip to the finish area or post race activities. There is a $35.00 charge to any runner who fails to return their assigned chip, no exceptions! In order to help us record a proper race please follow these simple guidelines:
Have your chip properly attached at the start line, no chip, no time.
Make sure chip is securely fastened to your shoe.
Do not swap chip with another runner.
Do not cross the start line prior to race start.
Do not cross finish line twice.
AWARDS AND AGE GROUPING
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 as follows:
under 20 * 20 - 29 * 30 - 39 * 40 - 49 * 50 - 59 * 60 - 69 * 70 +
All awards cetegories are for half marathon and 5k races.
Awards ceremonies will be held at the post race party location.
Awards will not be mailed. If you place for an award please attend ceremony to receive it, no exceptions!
HOW TO GET THERE
Directions from Baltimore area:
Once on I-695 (Baltimore beltway) head south to I-97 south toward Annapolis.
I-97 south to US-50 east, cross bay bridge, stay on US-50 east.
US-50 east will take you directly into Ocean City.
Fridays packet pickup location "not yet announced".
Directions from Dover area:
Once on US-113 head south into Maryland, continue to US-50 east.
US-50 east will take you directly into Ocean City.
Fridays packet pickup location "not yet announced".
Directions from Richmond/Norfolk/Virginia Beach area:
Take I-264 to I-64 east.
I-64 east to US-13 north thru Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, proceed into Maryland.
Once in Maryland merge onto US-113 north to US-50 east.
US-50 east will take you directly into Ocean City.
Fridays packet pickup location "not yet announced".
Directions from New York/Philadelphia area:
Once on I-95 south, take Rt-1 toward Delaware Beaches.
Rt-1 to US-113 merge, stay on US-113 south to US-50 east.
US-50 east will take you directly into Ocean City.
Fridays packet pickup location "not yet announced".
PARKING OPTIONS AND BUS SCHEDULE
Parking will be available at the starting area in the Ocean City inlet parking lot. This is a paid lot, but all runners parking fees for this lot have been paid by race directors. Your race bib will be your voucher to exit the lot so please present it to the parking attendant when you exit the lot.
Buses will be provided for half marathon finishers from the finish area at Assateague Island state park which will take you to the post race party at the Francis Scott Key Motel. Buses will run approximately every 20 minutes.
The following are options you can consider when planning your race day:
option 1:
park at the US-50 east Park and Ride lot which is located next to the post race party and the Fransic Scott Key Motel and do a pre race warm up jog saturday morning (race day) to the starting area at the OC inlet parking lot (about 2 miles). Remember, race starts at 7:00am sharp!
option 2:
park at the OC inlet parking lot, race starting area and do a post race cool down stroll from post race party located at the Fransic Scott Key Motel back to the OC inlet parking lot (about 2 miles).
option 3:
park at the half marathon finish area at Assateague Island state park early saturday morning (race day), then have family member or friend transport you to the starting area located at the OC inlet parking lot. Remember, race starts at 7:00am sharp and there is a 3:00 parking fee at Assateague Island state park that is not covered by race directors.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
"ALL IN ONE" package prices including hotel, dinner, and race fees may be soon to come!
RACE BIBS
Your race bibs must be securely fastened to the front of your body at the start of the race and must remain there all during. Make sure your number is clearly visible. Our course marshals and photographers will need this number to identify you.
There is a perforated tag on the bottom portion of your bib, do not remove this tag! These tags will be collected as soon as you cross finish line. These tags help us with recording your time. Your race bib is also your ticket to any post race party activities and your voucher to exit the OC inlet parking lot so do not throw away, trade, or tear your bib once your race is over.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Race day photos will be available for purchase provided by US Candids.
You can find previous Ocean City, MD Half Marathon / 5K photos at:
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Medical assistance will be available at the half marathon finish area as well as key locations along the course. If you cannot finish the race please head to the nearest fluid station for assistance. Let them know you cannot finish the race and a volunteer will help you get to the finish area. As soon as you arrive at the finish area you will need to return your chip to a staff member or volunteer. 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.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards and pets are not allowed on either course during the race(s). Baby joggers are only permitted on the 5K course. These rules are for your safety as well as others on the course with you. Anyone violating these rules will be immediately escorted off the course and out of the race.
POST RACE FESTIVITIES
The post race party will be held at the Francis Scott Key Motel. We will have use of their indoor pool and outdoor pavilion area. There will be plenty of food, refreshments, beer, etc. All runners, volunteers, vendors, medical and safety staff will have free addmission into the area. All family members and friends will be required to give a $3.00 donation which will benefit the Greater Ocean City Chapter of the United States Life Saving Assoc., and the Friends of Assateague State Park (FOASP), and the Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services.
THINGS NOT TO FORGET
running shoes (obviously)
picture id
extra cash $$$
water, energy gels, power bars, etc.
change of clothes
bathing suit for indoor pool at post race party
towel
race bib (will be given to you at packet pickup)
timing chip (will be given to you at packet pickup)
copy of the runners packet
REFUND AND TRANSFER POLICY
All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, no exceptions. Once we receive your registration and have processed all information all entries are final.
COURSE MAPS
HALF MARATHON COURSE MAP DESCRIPTION
This year's half marathon race will start at the OC inlet parking lot. It will wrap around the parking lot, then go around carvnial pier and back 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 1 mile making a left off rt. 50 onto Shantytown La., into the park and ride lot. This is another good spot for spectators. We will have music and fluid station #1 inside the park and ride. After zipping thru the park and ride runners will take a right onto Old Bridge Rd. leading them to US 611 (Stephen Decatur Hwy.), where they will make a left. Shortly after that they will make a right on Whispering Woods Dr. into Whispering Woods neighborhood. Running about 1.25 miles around the neighborhood they will return to 611 making a right where and here they will find fluid station #2. From here runners will make a right onto Sinepuxent Rd. going about 2 miles to a left onto Lewis Rd. This is the approximate half way point where they will have their third fluid stop. Lewis Rd. will lead them back to a right turn again onto 611 finding Buck's Place and fluid stop #4, hopefully some good music and spectators cheering! After that it's straight to Assateague Island. The course will pass on last fluid stop, across the Verrazano pedestrian bridge, around a corner onto Campground Rd. to the finish line!
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5K COURSE MAP DESCRIPTION
This year's 5K race will start at 7:30am at the OC inlet parking lot, same location as the half marathon start. It will circle the parking lot, around the carnival pier, up onto the boardwalk heading north to a designated turnaround point, approximately 13th street. After turn around, runners will head back to inlet parking area where they will cross finish line. Remember all runners, family members and friends are welcome to attend the awards ceremony and post race festivities at the Francis Scott Key Motel!
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