63rd Annual
John & Jessie Kelley
Half Marathon
Ocean Beach Park, New London Ct.
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
Very Important Reminders
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Arrive early, heavy beach traffic is expected.
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Parking for runners is free, changing areas and rest rooms will be available.
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Race day bib pick-up will be available starting at 7:00 am.
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Race starts at 8:00 am SHARP, course officially closes at noon. Please, no bikes, dogs, or strollers!
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For those who are into 'T' Shirts, there will be a limited number of race souvenir tech shirts available at cost.
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Online registration only at RunSignUp until race limit of 1,000 is reached.
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NO ENTRY FEE, please bring a donation of food for the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center. The food donation truck will be at the starting line area prior to race for drop off.
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Do not alter bib number, must be worn on chest, transfer not allowed.
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VERY IMPORTANT: Roads are open to traffic! Course Monitors, NLPD, Waterford PD, and Waterford Fire Police will assist. Use extreme caution at all times during race especially at intersections.
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Course mile marks and all turns are painted on roads in green.
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There are eight water stops, warm weather is expected, properly hydrate.
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Race day volunteers are always greatly appreciated, please see Race Director if you would like to help.
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Most of all, enjoy the race, the hospitality of Beautiful Ocean Beach Park, the City of New London, and the Town of Waterford. Don't forget your swimsuit!
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This race will close out at the 1,000 limit, if for any reason you are unable to attend, PLEASE NOTIFY THE RACE COMMITTEE at wayhedding@gmail.com IN A TIMELY MANNER AS TO ALLOW OTHER RUNNERS A CHANCE TO RUN.