Celebrate the “unofficial” arrival of Summer on Memorial Day weekend with the exciting New Moon Half & Quarter Marathon AND the Crescent Moon 5K. The event kicks off fun summer evenings with a Half Marathon (13.1 miles), Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles) and the Crescent Moon 5K (3.1 miles). All three races, which begin and end in the heart of downtown Delaware, Ohio are open to runners and walkers. The New Moon is a party and celebration of all that is fun on great summer nights – including a festive post-event Celebration Block Party for you and all your friends and family.
The urban run course starts directly in the downtown of Delaware, takes you through historic business district, the neighborhoods that make up the city, through the campus of Ohio Wesleyan University, around the beautiful Mingo Park and alongside the Olentangy River, to an exciting downhill finish back at the heart of downtown. The New Moon Half & Quarter Marathon and Crescent Moon 5K is the must-do running and walking event of the summer.
*NEW* in 2019: Overall and Age Division Awards AND Greenswell LiveTracking through our event app will allow friends and family to track your real-time progress during the race!
Race elements include:
– The course is OPEN for 3 hours amd 30 minutes (3:30); walkers must be able to walk at a pace of 15:30 per mile to complete the half marathon within the scheduled time;
– The course is a 6.55 mile loop through the heart of Delaware. The Quarter Marathon is one loop then finish, the Half Marathon is two loops and then finish. The 3.1 mile course is a 1.55 mile out-n-back course. The first 1.55 mile of the course runs counter (opposite direction) of the 6.55 course
– Seven aid stations on course; an aid station at approximately each mile, key spots along the course, and at the intersection of Winter St and Sandusky St for the half marathoners starting their 2nd lap.
– Fantastic course support led by the community and residents of Delaware, the school system, fraternities and sororities, and more.
– Course entertainment.
– Entry to the post-race Celebration Block Party, starting at 7:00 pm featuring live music, grilled food, and summer drinks.
– All finishers will receive a custom New Moon Medal and commemorative New Moon mug. Finishers will be able to enjoy the 1st glass of the summer drink of their choice in the New Moon Celebration Block Party.
– EVERY PARTICIPANT RECEIVES AN OFFICIAL NEW MOON EVENT SHIRT.
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