How hilly is the Ocean Beach / John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon?
The Ocean Beach / John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon is described as gently rolling.
Ocean Beach / John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Ocean Beach / John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 11:23/km
- Typical conditions
- 46/100
- Evidence depth
- 34 verified facts
4:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Ocean Beach / John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Beach, Road
- Scenery
- Coastal, Waterfront, Countryside, City, Parkland
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Ocean Beach / John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon route go?
The Ocean Beach / John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon route starts at Ocean Beach Park, 1225 Ocean Ave. New London, CT 06320 and finishes at Ocean Beach Park, New London, CT. Underfoot, expect roads of New London and Waterford (paved roads; open to traffic). It passes Ocean Beach Park, New London and Waterford. NLFD famous sprinkler set up just beyond the finish line.
What should runners know on race day for the Ocean Beach / John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon?
Changing areas and rest rooms available; free runner parking at Ocean Beach Park. Roads remain open to traffic; runners advised on traffic safety. 8. Bib pickup begins 7:00am. Bib transfers not allowed. Dogs and strollers prohibited on course.
Race character
Scenery
- Coastal
- Waterfront
- Countryside
- City
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Community
- Scenic Tour
Terrain
- Beach
- Road
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- 1,000
- Field cap
- 1,000
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Cut-off
- Course officially closes at noon; race starts at 8:00am SHARP (4-hour limit)
- Sold out
- Yes
- Qualification status
- Not a Boston qualifier; free community road race open to all with no qualifying standard
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 8
- Bag drop
- Changing areas and rest rooms available; free runner parking at Ocean Beach Park
- Closed roads
- Roads remain open to traffic; runners advised on traffic safety
- Medal
- All official finishers receive a custom half marathon finisher medal
Access and course status
- Start
- Ocean Beach Park, 1225 Ocean Ave., New London, CT 06320
- Finish
- Ocean Beach Park, New London, CT
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Roads of New London and Waterford (paved roads; open to traffic)
- Landmarks
- Ocean Beach Park, New London, Waterford
- Notable features
- Awards in all standard age divisions and a large raffle at noon
- post-race clam chowder, Coca-Cola products, and beach access
- NLFD famous sprinkler set up just beyond the finish line
- Eight water stops on course
- warm August weather expected, runners advised to hydrate properly
- Bib pickup begins 7:00am
- bibs must be worn on chest and may not be altered
- bib transfers not allowed
- dogs and strollers prohibited on course
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 23°CTypical temperature
- 16 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 46Favourability /100