Ocean City Running Festival Half Marathon
Ocean City Running Festival Half Marathon race day weather
Cool start — fast day potential, strong wind
A cool 44°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Strong 21mph gusts could slow exposed stretches — tuck behind other runners when you can. Moderate humidity at 69% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.
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About the Ocean City Running Festival Half Marathon
The Ocean City Half Marathon starts in the campground parking lot at Assateague State Park and follows the final 13.1 miles of the marathon route. Runners cross Isle of Wight Bay from West Ocean City, merge with the marathon course, and run nearly a mile of the Ocean City Boardwalk before finishing at the Inlet. The course is USATF-certified and runs on the Saturday of race weekend.
