Runners will face a warm start at 70°F, rising to 75°F by the finish, with high humidity at 95% making conditions feel more intense. A steady headwind will challenge runners from miles 2-4 and 13-14, while a brief tailwind from miles 9-10 may provide relief. It's crucial to pace conservatively early on and consider hydration strategies to combat the humidity.
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Race Info
The John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile road race held on the first Saturday of August in New London, Connecticut, and is free to enter. The measured loop starts and finishes at Ocean Beach Park and runs on paved roads through New London and Waterford, with views of Long Island Sound, rural stretches, a commercial stretch in Waterford and a long hill at the eight-mile mark. Runners are asked to bring a food donation for the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center. The 2026 race was the 64th annual edition.
