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OCEAN CITY INLET
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NEW IN 2025
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OCEAN CITY INLET
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75 MINUTES |
ABOUT THE 5K COURSE
The Ocean City 5K course will cover much of the famous Ocean City boardwalk. The race will start and finish in the inlet parking lot along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. After covering portions of Baltimore Avenue and N. Division Street and crossing under the “Boardwalk”
archway the route will head north along the boardwalk to 15th Street where it will turn around and make its way back to the Jolly Roger at the Inlet amusement park and finish in the inlet parking lot.
AMENITIES
- Free race & expo parking in the OC Inlet parking lot (other paid lots also available during race weekend)
- Complimentary gear check prior to the race
- Mile Marker signs at each mile
- Clocks at various splits on the course
- Volunteer-staffed water and Gatorade stops on the course
- Toilets at start/finish and various points on the course
- Free Thrasher's Fries for an authentic Ocean City experience
SWAG
- Gender-specific Under Armour performance shirt.
- Collectible finisher medal with unique oyster shell design that slides open to reveal an iconic OC image inside
- Complimentary post-race beer to toast your accomplishments
COURSE MAP
NEW START TIME: 8:10am
To view an interactive course map CLICK HERE.
To view the course turn-by-turn directions CLICK HERE.
EXPO & PACKET PICK UP
2025 INFORMATION
LOCATION: Roland E. Powell Convention Center Room # 201-206
EXPO & PACKET PICK UP HOURS: 3pm - 8pm
The Ocean City Running Festival wants you to enjoy all that the area has to offer and invites you to spend the weekend in OC! We will have a traditional race expo with vendor booths from local, regional and national sponsors and exhibitors. Here you will claim your race bib and your race premium. The Health & Fitness Expo is open to the public and FREE of charge. You don’t have to be participating in the event to browse all the great wares that will be on display. You will find great prices on shoes, apparel, active gear and health care products – items you can use even if you’re not a runner.
LIMITED RACE MORNING PACKET PICK UP IS AVAILABLE from 6am to 7am in the Ocean City Inlet. Runners are strongly encouraged to pick up at the expo if at all possible. Race morning pick up can be a challenge for us, for traffic and for the timing company. That said, we are happy to provide this option for those who truly need it. This is intended for those who are coming in late from out of town or have other extenuating circumstances. Sign-up for this option HERE.
Due to logistical challenges, we are unable to offer a Mail My Packet option for the Ocean City Running Festival.
CHIP TIMING
The event will continue to utilize the best timing technology available. The B-tag technology offers runners a streamlined race experience with timing tags attached to participant bib. This method eliminates the need to scan your chip at the expo or to return the chip following the race, which means no more sitting down to undo your shoe lace just after your run and you no longer have to worry about a charge for a lost chip.
Tips to have your time accurately recorded:
- Race bib is clearly visible on the front of the torso
- Race bib is unaltered and unmodified (do not fold or wrinkle)
- Race bib is pinned in all four corners
- Race bib is not covered (jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.)
Virtual runners: The virtual race will be self-timed. You will have the opportunity to print a race bib and report your finish time into the official race results.
MEDICAL SUPPORT
Our wonderful medical partner Atlantic General Hospital is there for you, even during your virtual race. Learn more HERE.
Atlantic General Hospital will provide medical support on the course and in the finish line area. The Atlantic General staff will include certified doctors, registered nurses, physician assistants and EMTs and will provide the necessary medical attention to any patient in need. We are grateful to have the Atlantic General Hospital associated with the event.
AWARDS
Overall Winners: Trophies will be awarded to the overall male and female champions as well as to the second and third place finisher.
Awards Ceremony: The Awards Ceremony will take place at the Main Stage in the Ocean City Inlet 9:30am. Only the Overall Winners from the full marathon, half marathon, 8k , and 5k will be awarded at the ceremony. Age group awards will be mailed.
Age Groups: Prizes go to the top overall non-elite male and female age group finishers for the marathon in each of the following divisions: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35- 39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70-74, 75 +
Age group awards are mailed in November after race results are declared official.
NO DUPLICATION OF AWARDS. Disclaimer: We will not ship age group awards internationally. VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RACE AWARDS. Awards will be issued to those who complete the official course live on race day.
PRINTABLE 5K ROUTE
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