Ocean City Running Festival

Ocean City, MD, USA · November 14, 2026
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Comfortable temps, moderate wind

Mild 52°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Moderate winds around 16mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course. Moderate humidity at 69% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.

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Race Info

The Ocean City Running Festival offers a marathon, half marathon, 8K, and 5K each November in Ocean City, Maryland. The marathon runs out and back from the Ocean City Inlet, crossing Isle of Wight Bay into West Ocean City with a turnaround at Assateague State Park, while the half marathon starts at Assateague and covers the marathon's final 13.1 miles back to the inlet. Both courses are USATF-certified (marathon MD23018NP, half marathon MD23019NP) and finish along the Ocean City Boardwalk. The 8K and 5K run out-and-back routes on the boardwalk itself, starting and finishing at the inlet. Source

FAQ

When is the 2026 Ocean City Running Festival?

The 2026 Ocean City Running Festival will be held on Saturday November 14, 2026.

Is the Ocean City Running Festival a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Ocean City Running Festival is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Ocean City Running Festival?

The time limit for the Ocean City Running Festival is 6 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Ocean City Running Festival?

The forecast calls for a high of 59°F and a low of 52°F with a 11% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 3 years of data
Avg Temp
70°F
L:58° H:70°
RunScore
7
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0 of 3 yrs
Wind11mph
Dew46°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2025
clear-day
51°/62°-
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2024
clear-day
54°/64°-
9
2023
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70°/85°-
7