Race FAQ
Date: Sunday February 20, 2011
Time: Start: 11:00 AM - Runners, 10:00 AM Walkers
Start Location: A Street, Hampton Beach, NH, (adjacent to Ashworth by the Sea)
Number Pickup: Saturday February 19 Time 2-5 PM
RACE DAY: Number pickup - 9 - 11:00 AM
Pickup Location: Ashworth by the Sea (both days)
Directions: Follow race directions
Start:
11:00 AM Runners
10:00 AM Walkers
Registration: $38
(Early Entry)
$45 regular entry, $50
Race Day ONLY if room)
Packet Pickup: Ashworth by the Sea
NO BABY STROLLERS (Please)
No Headphones or ear pods please.
What distance is this race?
The Half at the Hamptons is a half Marathon, 13.1 miles long with
a good section of the race running along the Atlantic Ocean along
a picture perfect sandy Beach as welll as passing through rural
parts of Hampton and North Hampton. The course will be certified,
accurate and well marked.
ARE WALKERS ALLOWED?
YES! Wallkers are very welcome to our event. All we ask is that
you obey the rules of the course and walk no more than two people
abreast so that others may pass easily. Walkers will start officially
60 minutes before the runners.
NOTE: if you plan to run any portion of the race at all, please register as a runner.
OFFICIAL PACER GROUPS?
YES! the race will supply official pacers for you to run with.
Each pacer will be an accomplished half marathon veteran that
will run the per mile pace - designated on their pace hat.
What is the course like?
Our course starts at the classy Hampton Beach hotel Ashworth by
the Sea. The start is direcly across from Hampton Beach but, before
you start - plunge into the cool ocean water at Hampton Beach.
Next you will travel north on Ocean Boulevard. After a refreshing loop of Hampton rural roads and neighborhoods it takes fairly flat and rolling course into the small but picturesque town of North Hampton. First settled in 1639, this town was a part of Hampton known as "North Hill" or "North Parish."following separation of New Hampshire from Massachusetts. Just off of the course are Fuller Gardens where you can enjoy two acres of formal flower gardens (hundreds of tulips and 2,000 rose bushes) at a turn-of-the-century estate. (might be covered in snow- this time of year)
This is a "loop" course where the top of the loop eventually ends back up on Rt. 1A before mile 9 on the most scenic Atlantic Ocean roads on the rocky New Hampshire coast. Enjoy unobstructed views of the Ocean first, the rocky ocean cliffs at Llittle Boars Head, a seaside promontory, that became a fashionable summer resort in the 19th century, and contains elegant examples of Victorian and Edwardian architecture. On you will travel past North Hampton State Beach where locals often find a quieter place and you might see hardy soles riding the waves. North Beach also has a sandy beach, bathhouse and lifeguards. Right on the water’s edge, the park offers beautiful gardens and places to spread out for a picnic or nap.
On your way south, you have just traveled the so-called “two-mile drive” It’s said to be the most spectacular ocean-side drive on the East Coast.On the left, nothing but ocean, on the right, expansive beautiful homes. Finally you come back to Hampton Beach to the finish at the Ashworth by the Sea and the well deserved after-race party.
Restroom facilities: For your convenience, there will be bathroom facilities on the course, location mile 6 water stop and mile 11 water stop -at the North Hampton State Park Beach Bathrooms.
WHERE ARE THE Aid STOPS?
There will be four water stops, .also Energy drinks and Gel will be available at one. Official Energy drink:
Custom medals will be awarded all official finishers.
Energy Gel: Available at mile 9 aid station
WHERE IS THE START & HOW DO I GET THERE?
The start is directly in front of the Ashworth by the Sea Hotel.
Registration and packet pickup is inside the hotel.
WHERE CAN WE FIND PARKING ON RACE MORNING?
The parking lot for Hampton Beach will accomodate many cars -
you should be able to park fairly close to the start and finish
area. Parking is FREE!.
ARE THERE SHOWERS AFTER THE RACE?
Yes, there may be a few hotel rooms open for short showers.Please
be considerate and take short showers.
HOW CAN I DRIVE THE COURSE?
All of the race course is accessable by car before the
race begins. Follow the race map for best results.
WHERE ARE THE BEST LOCATIONS TO SEE THE RACE?
Probably the best and only spot is near the start and the finish
as you can walk to see the runners. A full map is availble on
this site.
