Ocean City Running Festival 8K
Ocean City Running Festival 8K race day weather
Cool start — fast day potential, strong wind
A cool 42°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Strong 20mph gusts could slow exposed stretches — tuck behind other runners when you can. Moderate humidity at 73% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.
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About the Ocean City Running Festival 8K
The Ocean City 8K covers 4.97 miles along much of the famous Ocean City Boardwalk. It starts and finishes in the Inlet parking lot beside the Atlantic, runs along Baltimore Avenue and North Division Street, then passes under the Boardwalk archway and heads north to a turnaround at 27th Street. The return trip ends at the Jolly Roger at the Inlet amusement park and the finish in the parking lot.
