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This race is to help support Diakonia of Ocean City, MD
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Race Information
EVENT REGISTRATION
Online registration is available (a small processing fee) by clicking this link:
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS RACE
You can still register on site at Shenanigan’s Irish Pub Friday evening March 15th between 5:30-8:00 pm.
Print form below and bring with you Friday, do not mail it.
Please carefully read and sign waiver, filling out form in its entirety and mail your check or money order to:
OC Tri-Running Sports Inc.
P.O. Box 1642
Berlin, MD 21811
P.O. Box 1642
Berlin, MD 21811
If you choose to mail in your registration it will not be complete until we receive your completed form with fee and have processed it. This usually takes approximately two weeks from post mark date.
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 for 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: http://www.ez-download.com/mozilla-firefox/?kw=firefox&subid=EZFFUS&cust=firefox&type=firefox&gclid=CMqGlK6IvrMCFUOK4Aod1S4AOg&utm_campaign=EZFFUS&fwd=1
We cannot guarantee you an event shirt or any other give a ways if you choose to wait to register. Event Shirts and Give A Ways are only guaranteed to Pre Registered participants who register before Feb. 27, 2013. When choosing your event shirt please remember they are tech style, fitted and gender specific that run small in women sizes.
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 FEES
$28.00 for all registrations until February 27, 2013 midnight.
$38.00 for all registrations thereafter.
$28.00 for all registrations until February 27, 2013 midnight.
$38.00 for all registrations thereafter.
RACE PACKET PICKUP
Packet pickup time and location:
Packet pickup time and location:
Friday March 15 - 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday March 16 - 7:15 am to 8:30 am, race morning
Location:
Shenanigan’s Bar & Grill
309 North Atlantic Ave.
Ocean City, MD 21842
EVENT SCHEDULE
Tuesday night March 12
12:00am: Online registration closes
Friday March 15
5:30pm – 8:00pm: Packet pickup and late registration at Shenanigan’s Irish Pub and Grille
Saturday March 16
7:15am – 8:30am: You can pick up your race packet. NO DAY OF REGISTRATION.
8:45am – 8:55am: Start corral line up and nat’l anthem.
9:00am – 10:00am: 5K race.
10:00am – 10:15am: Award ceremony.
9:30am – ??????: Post race celebration.
TIMING SYSTEM
This race will be timed by the IPICO computer chip timing system. You will receive your chip along with instructions on how to properly attach it to your shoe lace when you pick up your race packet. This chip must be attached to your shoe. If you place this chip in your pocket, or any where else on you it will not be read by the computer chip sensor reader and you will not receive a time. These chips are not disposable and will be collected immediately after crossing the finish line. There is a $25.00 charge to anyone who does not return their chip, no exceptions. In order for us to record a correct race please follow these guidelines:
have your chip on race day at start of race. No chip, No time!
make sure your chip is securely attached to your shoe lace.
do not swap chips with any other runners.
do not cross start/finish line prior to race start.
RACE BIBS
Your race bib 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 volunteers, staff, and photographer will need this number to identify you. Your bib comes with a perforated bottom tag, please do not remove this tag as it is used to help keep track of your time. These tags will be collected as you cross finish line. Your bib also acts as your ticket to any post race activities so please do not remove, trade, or tare your bib after finishing your race.
AWARDS AND AGE GROUPING
Award medals will be given to the following 5K runners:
1st and 2nd place overall male
1st and 2nd place overall female
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female in each of the following age groups:
under 15 * 15-19 * 20-29 * 30-39 * 40-49 * 50-59 * 60-69 * 70+
Awards will not be mailed, no exceptions. If you place please stick around for award ceremony.
POST RACE PARTY AT SHENANIGAN’S IRISH PUB
Immediately following your race there will be some refreshments, snacks and live music at Shenanigan’s. For those of legal drinking age can redeem their green drink coin at the bar. Please have your ID with you as you will be asked to present it when redeeming your coin.
Please use the following link to view Shenanigan’s St. Patty’s Day Special Menu:
DIRECTIONS
From Baltimore / DC area:
Once on US50 head east across Bay Bridge onto eastern shore. US50 will take you directly into Ocean City, MD. After entering city, make left on Baltimore Ave. to 4th st. Shenanigan’s Bar & Grill and boardwalk race starting area on 4th st.
From Dover area:
Once on US113 head south into Maryland to US 50. Take US50 east into Ocean City, MD. After entering city, make left on Baltimore Ave. to 4th st. Shenanigan’s Bar & Grill and boardwalk race starting area on 4th st.
From Richmond / Virginia Beach area:
Once on I64 east head to US13 north. Take US13 north across Cheasapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel into Maryland. After entering Maryland merge onto US113 to US50 east. Take US50 east into Ocean City, MD. Make left on Baltimore Ave. to 4th st. Shenanigan’s Bar & Grill and boardwalk race starting area on 4th st.
From Philadelphia/New York area:
Once on I95 south go to US1 south towards Delaware Beaches. US1 and US113 merge, stay on to US50 east into Ocean City, MD. After entering city make left on Baltimore Ave. to 4th st. to Shenanigan’s Bar & Grill and boardwalk race starting area.
Once on US50 head east across Bay Bridge onto eastern shore. US50 will take you directly into Ocean City, MD. After entering city, make left on Baltimore Ave. to 4th st. Shenanigan’s Bar & Grill and boardwalk race starting area on 4th st.
From Dover area:
Once on US113 head south into Maryland to US 50. Take US50 east into Ocean City, MD. After entering city, make left on Baltimore Ave. to 4th st. Shenanigan’s Bar & Grill and boardwalk race starting area on 4th st.
From Richmond / Virginia Beach area:
Once on I64 east head to US13 north. Take US13 north across Cheasapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel into Maryland. After entering Maryland merge onto US113 to US50 east. Take US50 east into Ocean City, MD. Make left on Baltimore Ave. to 4th st. Shenanigan’s Bar & Grill and boardwalk race starting area on 4th st.
From Philadelphia/New York area:
Once on I95 south go to US1 south towards Delaware Beaches. US1 and US113 merge, stay on to US50 east into Ocean City, MD. After entering city make left on Baltimore Ave. to 4th st. to Shenanigan’s Bar & Grill and boardwalk race starting area.
RACE RULES AND PROHIBITED ITEMS ON COURSE
This race will follow all USATF competition rules. These rules can be found at www.usatf.org/about/rules.
The following items are not permitted on course during the race:
no in-line skates or rollerblades.
no pets of any kind.
no strollers, only baby jogger are permitted.
no music devices such as mp3 players or ipods.
Anyone found in violation of these rules will be removed from course.
The following items are not permitted on course during the race:
no in-line skates or rollerblades.
no pets of any kind.
no strollers, only baby jogger are permitted.
no music devices such as mp3 players or ipods.
Anyone found in violation of these rules will be removed from course.
PARKING
Minimal parking at Shenanigan’s as well as parking on street.
Minimal parking at Shenanigan’s as well as parking on street.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Go to www.ocvisitor.com or call 800-626-2326 for hotel information.
If you like camping there are camp sites available at: www.assateagueisland.com/assateaguecamping.htm.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography will be provided by:
REFUND/TRANSFER POLICY
Entry fees are non refundable and non transferable for this event, no exceptions. Once we have received and processed your registration information all entries are final.
COURSE MAP
Course Description:Race start line will be on the concrete portion of the boardwalk and 3rd street. Starting corral will face south and head toward inlet. Course will wrap around the carnival pier then follow the edge of the inlet parking lot making a right 180 degree turn under the tram station leading onto the boardwalk. Once on boardwalk runners will head north up the boards passing Shennanigan’s Irish Pub on the left at 4th st. and making a right 180 degree turn at 16th street heading south again back to 3rd street for the finish. Course is always subject to change for any reason such as weather, construction, road or boardwalk damage, etc.
Click on map to view and print.
