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@mrhughesnj
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| Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result |
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| Atlantic City Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Atlantic City, NJ | Oct 17, 2021 | 3:18:05 |
| Celebrate Life Half Marathon and Relay | Half Marathon | Rock Hill, NY | Mar 14, 2021 | 1:35:14 |
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Past Races (2)
| Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result | My Raves | My Performance |
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| Atlantic City Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon | Atlantic City, NJ | Oct 17, 2021 | 3:18:05 |
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| Celebrate Life Half Marathon and Relay | Half Marathon | Rock Hill, NY | Mar 14, 2021 | 1:35:14 |
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Atlantic City Marathon & Half Marathon
One of Few Options for NJ
Atlantic City Marathon & Half Marathon
1. There aren't many marathons in NJ. The options are primarily this race and the NJ Marathon. I entered AC after NJ was canceled this year again because of COVID. … MORE
1. There aren’t many marathons in NJ. The options are primarily this race and the NJ Marathon. I entered AC after NJ was canceled this year again because of COVID.
2. The sub-laminated Quarter Zip was really good and comfortable. I wore it for my 2+ hour drive home and it felt fantastic. The medal, which features a replica of the iconic Atlantic City lighthouse, was cool because it doubled as a bottle opener and blinked to simulate the lighthouse.
3. The race is predominantly on the boardwalk and if not on the boardwalk, within 3-4 blocks of the boardwalk. It is a super-flat course, but also very windy because of the water.
4. If you need crowd support, this isn’t your race. Besides the start/finish line, the city was pretty lonely.
5. Pacers began at the 3:30 finish-time, which was incredibly frustrating. There was a whole pack of Boston-bound runners, but for those 3:10-3:25 finishers like myself, there was nobody and it kind of got depressing when hitting the wall. I could’ve PR’d but with a 3 hour drive home, I was content to run/walk a couple miles at end and call it a fun race.
6. The race fees were very reasonable, but there weren’t many food options afterward. I got a Banana and Powerade and was told to leave the finish area.
7. Water stations, however, were aplenty, approximately every 1.5-2 miles on the course, which helped tremendously.
8. If you need a race to cross NJ off your list, and like to gamble, do this race. Otherwise, go up to Monmouth County and run NJ.
Celebrate Life Half Marathon and Relay
Great Cause, Great Organization
Celebrate Life Half Marathon and Relay
1. This race is typically one of the first Spring races in the Northeast. In 2021, it was one of the first races since the Pandemic started. 2. The director, … MORE
1. This race is typically one of the first Spring races in the Northeast. In 2021, it was one of the first races since the Pandemic started.
2. The director, Myriam, is amazing. Her emails are entertaining and it fits the feel of the race, which is a no-frills, “we’re hear to run and raise a lot of money for charity” and its a blast.
3. Myriam warns folks about this, but the race is in Sullivan County, NY and the first mile is entirely up hill, approximately 400 feet. You run through a beautiful area, but if you’re looking for flat/fast, this isn’t your race.
4. You never know what to expect conditions-wise. In 2021, It snowed, rained, had 25+ wind, and was sunny all in the same 90 minutes.
5. There aren’t many hotels in the area, but it is an incredibly easy trip from the New York area.