The Ocean City, MD Half Marathon 2012 running produced record numbers, along with a new course record! 20 year old Dan Swain ran a 1:13:49 breaking last years record by more than 3 minutes. The 2013 event planning is well under way and may produce some major changes. Because of the growth of this race and the safety of the current half marathon course we may need to make some adjustments. We have been working with the Maryland State Hwy Administration, Worcester County Sheriff Dept. and Maryland State Police Dept. as well as the Ocean City Police Dept. on new course proposals. Though, for now the current plan is the leave the current course in place and go to a two or three wave start to help spread out the race volume. These waves will be about three to five minutes apart and will be based on your projected race pace. We will post all new information on any changes that may occur as they develop.As for now, the information on this page is what we have been approved for by state and city officials. Start times will remain the same, 7:45 am with one hour time limit for 5K. The half marathon race will keep its normal 3 hour, 15 minute time limit the same start at 7:00am. 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.
APRIL 27, 2013
WELCOME TO THE 9TH RUNNING OF THE OCEAN CITY, MD ISLAND 2 ISLAND 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:
This event is to help Worcester Youth and Family
To learn more about Worcester Youth and Family or to make a donation please visit their website at: http://www.gowoyo.org/
To learn more about Worcester Youth and Family or to make a donation please visit their website at: http://www.gowoyo.org/SPONSORS
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RACE INFORMATION
RACE FEES
HALF MARATHON
| EARLY BIRD | THRU NOV 30, 2012 | $55.00 |
| STANDARD | DEC 1, 2012 – APR 1, 2013 | $67.00 |
| PROCRASTINATOR | APR 1, 2013 – APR 26, 2013 | $80.00 |
5K
| EARLY BIRD | THRU NOV 30, 2012 | $20.00 |
| STANDARD | DEC 1, 2012 – APR 1, 2013 | $27.00 |
| PROCRASTINATOR | APR 1, 2013 – APR 26, 2013 | $35.00 |
EVENT REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION UPDATE! Do to the large volume of late registrations we will need to close online registration Thursday April 18th at midnight and all mail in registration must be post marked by Friday April 19th. If you do not make these deadlines we will be accepting on site registrations on Friday April 26th only at Packet Pickup location at the Francis Scott Key Family Resort for the Procrastinator fees stated above.
- Mail in entries will take about two weeks to be processed.
- Online entries are processed immediately.
- There is a small processing fee to register online.
- UPDATE! Online registration closes on THURSDAY, April 18, 2013 at midnight est.
- Race limit is set at 3000 entries. Once race limit is reached all registration options will be closesd.
- UPDATE! Registrations will be accepted at the packet pickup location on Friday, April 26th.
- NO “Day of Registrations” for either race so please plan ahead if you wish to participate in this event.
- Online Registration troubleshooting tips:
- If you have problems using the online registration link below and you are currently using Internet Explorer for your web browser you will need to update to IE 9 or higher. You can update from this website at no extra charge. Use the link at the top of the page just below the banner photo.
- If you are using Microsoft XP or older as your windows based operating system and currently use Internet Explorer for your web browser you may experience problems with the registration link. If so you can switch your IE browser to Firefox at no extra charge. You can download Firefox by using this link:
note: In order to be guaranteed a shirt we ask that you register before April 5, 2013. Any registrations taken after this day will not be guaranteed shirts.
Register online for HALF MARATHON here:
Online registration is closed for this event.
Register online for 5K here:
Online registration is closed for this event.
If you choose to mail in your registration please print and use the entry form provided by clicking on this link: (coming soon)
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
P.O. Box 1642
Berlin, MD 21811
REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION
- Online registrations will receive a purchase receipt once your payment has been cleared (usually takes about 15 minutes). This receipt will give you a Google order number and act as your race confirmation. Please print and bring with you to packet pickup.
- Mail in registrations will receive a purchase receipt once your payment has been cleared through your banking institution. This receipt will give you a Google order number and act as your race confirmation. Please print and bring with you to packet pickup.
To check on your registration confirmation please use this link (you will need your Google order number from your transaction receipt):
RACE PACKET PICKUP
Pick up times and locations are as follows:
Francis Scott Key Motel on 12806 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD 21842.
- Friday, April 26, 2013 at Francis Scott Key Family Resort lounge from 1:00pm – 9:00pm
- Saturday (race day), April 27, 2013 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. You will be asked to present a photo ID when you claim your race packet.
SCHEDULE
Friday, November 30, 2012
8:00pm All early bird registration closes. Any mail in entries must be post marked November 30, 2012.
Friday, April 5, 2013
12:00am Shirt guarantee cut off for all pre registrations. Anyone registering after this date will not be guaranteed a shirt.
Friday, April 26, 20013
1:00pm – 9:00pm Race Packet Pickup at Francis Scott Key Family Resort lounge.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
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.
6:50am Half Marathon runners line up in starting corral for National Anthem. Please be on time!
7:00am Half Marathon race starts.
7:35am 5K runners line up in starting corral. Please be on time!
7:45am 5K race starts.
8:45am 5K race clock stops.
8:45am 1st bus leaves from half marathon finish area(Assateague State Park) to post race party (Seacrets).
9:30am Post Race Party at Seacrets begins.
10:15am Half Marathon race clock stops.
10:20am Last bus leaves from half marathon finish to post race party.
10:30am Awards ceremony begins at post race party.
1:30pm post race party closes.
6:00am – 6:45am Last minute race packet pickup at race starting area in the inlet parking lot.
6:50am Half Marathon runners line up in starting corral for National Anthem. Please be on time!
7:00am Half Marathon race starts.
7:35am 5K runners line up in starting corral. Please be on time!
7:45am 5K race starts.
8:45am 5K race clock stops.
8:45am 1st bus leaves from half marathon finish area(Assateague State Park) to post race party (Seacrets).
9:30am Post Race Party at Seacrets begins.
10:15am Half Marathon race clock stops.
10:20am Last bus leaves from half marathon finish to post race party.
10:30am Awards ceremony begins at post race party.
1:30pm post race party closes.
CHIP TIMING
LIN-MARK Sports of Mantua NJ and Cape Coral FL to time the Ocean City Half and 5K utilizing the B-TAG from ChronoTrack Systems, the worlds most advanced timing system with the disposable chip. All participants will receive their assigned B-Tag affixed to the back of their bib# where it remains for the entire race – no shoe tag needed. LIN-MARK Sports also provides “Athltete Tracking!” You can use this link to see how it works and set it up:
https://register.bazumedia.com/event/tracking/eventID/3895. May not work with some search engines. If having difficulty try using your browser url box.
Results will be posted for both events at race site and the Lin-Mark website on an ongoing basis the entire race morning.
PACE TEAMS
PACE TEAM: The 2013 Ocean City Half Marathon will offer pace teams to help runners accomplish their race goals. Running with a pacer is a FREE service offered to all runners. Pacers will run a consistent pace throughout the race. Pace group goal times will range from 1 hour 30 minutes (6:52 pace) to 2 hours 40 minutes (12:12 pace) with additional pace groups in between. For more information on running with a pacer please visit the PACE TEAM booth at packet pick up. Below are some possible pase grouping teams (these teams are subject to change):
1:30 goal (6:52 min/mile)
1:40 goal (7:38 min/mile)
1:50 goal (8:23 min/mile)
2:00 goal (9:10 min/mile)
2:10 goal (9:55 min/mile)
2:20 goal (10:41 min/mile)
2:30 goal (11:27 min/mile)
2:40 goal (12:12 min/mile)
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
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:
10 and under * 11 – 14 * 15 -19 * 20 – 24 * 25 – 29 * 30 – 34 * 35 – 39 * 40 – 44 * 45 – 49 * 50 – 54 * 55 – 59 * 60 – 64 * 65 – 69 * 70 +
All awards cetegories are for half marathon and 5k races.
Awards ceremonies will be held at the post race party location.
Awards ceremonies will be held at the post race party location.
All Half Marathon finishers will receive a finishers medal.
Awards will not be mailed. If you place for an award please attend ceremony to receive it, no exceptions!
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.
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.
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.
US-50 east will take you directly into Ocean City.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PARKING OPTIONS AND BUS SCHEDULE
There will be very limited parking available at the starting area because of city preparations for Springfest. This is a paid lot! Fees are as follows:
0-30 minutes Free
31 – 40 minutes $1.00
41 – 50 minutes $1.25
51 minutes – 1 hour $1.50
Additional Time $.25 per 10 minutes
31 – 40 minutes $1.00
41 – 50 minutes $1.25
51 minutes – 1 hour $1.50
Additional Time $.25 per 10 minutes
Note: Lost tickets will result in a maximum charge of $36
Additional paid parking lots are available at:
Worcester St., between Baltimore Ave. & Philadelphia Ave.
Somerset St. & Baltimore Ave.
Dorchester St. & Baltimore Ave.
N. Division St. & Baltimore Ave.
These lot rates are $1.00 per hour, 12 hour max.
Somerset St. & Baltimore Ave.
Dorchester St. & Baltimore Ave.
N. Division St. & Baltimore Ave.
These lot rates are $1.00 per hour, 12 hour max.
Free parking available at the Park and Ride on US50
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Francis Scott Key Family Resort is our Host hotel and packet pickup location. Discount special rates for runners! Call 800-213-0088 or Click on the logo below for Resort website and info:
More overnight accommodations listed below:
Or you can go t0 http://www.ocvisitor.com/ for a full hotel listing of all major hotels within the Ocean City, MD area.
FLUID STATIONS AND SPECTATING SPOTS
ATTENTION RUNNERS-THE FLUID STATION COMPETITION IS BACK! - YOUR VOTE DECIDES WINNER!!
Runners realize the importance of support throughout their runs. H2O Stations (staffed by volunteers) fulfill one such valuable support role. Your H2O Station volunteers are competing (each Station will pick a theme for your attention & encouragement) for YOUR VOTE as to the “BEST H2O STATION”. Ballots will be placed at Seacrets (post race party location) and all runners (5K & 1/2M) are asked to cast their vote at the Post Race Party. Please look for your ballots, complete and submit, then place it in the Ballot Box. The winning H2O Station will be announced at the Awards Ceremony. Your volunteers need your participation! YOUR VOTE COUNTS!
There are so many things that can go wrong in a race, pushing your way though the agony, looking for that oasis of relief, “The H2O Station!” Every year, wonderful people give up their morning to support athletes achieve their goals. Six stations on the course will do their best to give runners the refreshment, encouragement, and boost they need to keep pushing through. These stops are located at:
US 50 east Park and Ride at mile 2
Fruit Stand on Stephen Decatur Hwy (US611) at mile 4.2
White Church on Lewis Rd. at mile 6.4
Buck’s Place on Stephen Decatur Hwy (US611) at mile 8.1
Assateague Market on Stephen Decatur Hwy (US611) at mile 10
Foot of Verrazano Pedestrian bridge at mile 11.7
Fruit Stand on Stephen Decatur Hwy (US611) at mile 4.2
White Church on Lewis Rd. at mile 6.4
Buck’s Place on Stephen Decatur Hwy (US611) at mile 8.1
Assateague Market on Stephen Decatur Hwy (US611) at mile 10
Foot of Verrazano Pedestrian bridge at mile 11.7
These water stops make great spots for family and friends to stop and root for runners.
RACE BIBS
Your race bib MUST be attached to the front of your shirt with the safety pins found in your runners race packet. Your race will be timed by the Chrono track bib sensor timing system, courtesy of Lin-Mark Sports. Your race time will be read by sensors attached to the back of your bib so it is absolutely imperative that you follow these instructions if you want a proper time. There is also a “medical information” label on the back of your bib that needs to be filled out.
RACE GEAR BAG CHECK PROCEDURE
Bag check will be available at the race starting area for HALF MARATHON RUNNERS ONLY. You will be given a gear bag with your race swag at packet pickup. Any small gear or garments you wish to have transported to the finish area must be placed in your gear bag only; NO other bags will be accepted. Runners can check their bag in at the start and it will be waiting for them when they arrive at the finish area. All unclaimed gear bags will be brought to the post race party area so if you cannot finish your race you can claim your gear there. NO gear check for 5K runners!
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: www.uscandids.com
You can find previous Ocean City, MD Half Marathon / 5K photos at: www.uscandids.com
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 online registration form and 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
This year’s race party is scheduled to be held at Seacrets located at 117 49th Street Ocean City, MD 21842. As with many first time ventures there were some issues that developed with last year’s party at Seacrets. We are working with the management at Seacrets and are doing our best to resolve these problems. Our goal is to deliver a fun, rewarding race and we will do our best to provide such an experience!
There will be plenty of food, refreshments, beer, etc. All snack style items such as bananas, bagels, cookies, water, sodas, etc. will be complimentary. Each runner will receive a plate of food consisting of jerk chicken and pizza along with one domestic beer for those of legal drinking age. ALL PARTICIPANTS, regardless of age will be allowed to enter the party! These foods, drinks and snacks are also available for all family members and friends to enjoy for a fee of $10.00 (must be atleast 21 years old), $7.00 for those under 21 years of age.
Along with a Donation from OC Tri-Running Sports a portion of all Post Race Festivity fees will go to Worcester Youth & Family Assoc. Once again, we are aware of the issues of last year’s party event and because of these issues some of the party information is subject to change.
BUS SCHEDULE UPDATE!
- Buses will be provided race morning at Seacrets (post race party location) from 5:45 am – 6:45 am to shuttle runners to the starting area in the inlet parking lot.
- For those runners staying at the Francis Scott Key Resort (event host resort) there will be morning shuttle service from 6:00 am – 6:45 am provided by Francis Scott Key Family Resort to race starting area then again after race from Seacrets back to FSK.
- During and after the race buses will be available for half marathon runners. These buses will run from the finish area at Assateague Island state park to Seacrets (post race party), then back to Assateague Island finish area to start the circuit again. They will run every 15 minutes with the first bus leaving finish area once it is full (approximately 8:45 am).
- There is no designated event bus service for 5K runners after the race. 5K runners can take advantage of the city bus service that has stops close to the inlet (5K start/finish area) and Seacrets. Fees for city bus service are: $1.00 per ride or $3.00 per day.The city bus is a very good option for all as it is inexpensive and has multiple stops along Coastal Hwy. The following is a link for more city transportation options.
THINGS NOT TO FORGET
running shoes (obviously)
picture id
extra cash $$$
water, energy gels, power bars, etc.
change of clothes
race bib (will be given to you at packet pickup)
picture id
extra cash $$$
water, energy gels, power bars, etc.
change of clothes
race bib (will be given to you at packet pickup)
food and drink tickets (will be given to you at packet pickup)
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 DESCRIPTIONThis 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!
click on map for printable version
5K COURSE MAP DESCRIPTIONThis 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!
click on map for printable version
