64th Annual Ocean Beach/John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon
Join Connecticut's longest-running shoreline race along a clearly marked, well-supported 13.1-mile route featuring beautiful Long Island Sound views and scenic roads through New London and Waterford, with start and finish at Ocean Beach Park. This free event welcomes runners to bring food donations for the Gemma E. Moran United Way Labor Food Center, and offers chip timing, age-group awards, team competition, live music, raffles, finisher medals, and post-race refreshments including the signature Port and Starboard Clam Chowder and Coca-Cola products. After crossing the finish line, stick around to enjoy the 3/4-mile sugar sand beach and boardwalkβdon't forget your swimsuit!
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