The Hampton Half Marathon & 5K is returning this March for another memorable day of beautiful Atlantic oceanside running on a course famously known as flat, fast, and fun. After soaking in scenic seacoast state park views and the quirky Hampton Beach seacoast vibes, runners will be rewarded with stylish …
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The Hampton Half Marathon & 5K is returning this March for another memorable day of beautiful Atlantic oceanside running on a course famously known as flat, fast, and fun. After soaking in scenic seacoast state park views and the quirky Hampton Beach seacoast vibes, runners will be rewarded with stylish swag and plenty of healthy and delicious snacks!
The half marathon course begins on the beach at Hampton Beach State park, at low tide. You will run about 1/2 mile on the beach on hard packed sand then run out of the Hampton Beach parking lot onto Ocean Boulevard. It then heads north right along the Atlantic Ocean and turns inland for a loop on tree-lined roads before coming back out to the ocean at Mile 10. It finishes with a three-mile stretch along the beach, ending back by the Beach between A and B Streets for a well-deserved post-race snack!
All miles are marked with mile markers and all corners have at least one arrow. Race marshals and police will be stationed at any confusing corners. The course is not measured and certified but it is 13.1 miles.
The Half will be started after the 5K this year, separate from the 5K to satisfy our COVID Safety rules.
The Hampton 5k is one of the most scenic road races in New England, with the course comprised of the first 3.1 miles of the half marathon course.
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Nice run in Coastal New Hampshire
The race day weather was cool and windy. Heavy rain was in the forecast but did not start until after the race. The race pullover was a nice touch. The … MORE
The race day weather was cool and windy. Heavy rain was in the forecast but did not start until after the race.
The race pullover was a nice touch. The course has a few gently rolling uphills near the midpoint, but nothing too severe.
The finish followed the sea wall and provide nice view of the waves crashing in as we approached the finish line.
The race staff and volunteers were friendly and very helpful.
A little plowing would go a long way
There was ice/slush/snow on the starting line and various sections of the course. An event this size should do better...at least the start! Storm ended 24 hours before race so … MORE
There was ice/slush/snow on the starting line and various sections of the course. An event this size should do better…at least the start! Storm ended 24 hours before race so there was enough time.