Race FAQ
Date: Sunday February 19, 2012
Time: Start: 10:00 AM - (Runners & Walkers start at the same time)
Start & Finish Location:
Hampton Beach, NH, (Near Ashworth by the Sea)
Number Pickup:
Saturday & Sunday: Ashworth by the Sea Ballroom
----- Saturday: February 18 Time 1-4 PM
----- RACE DAY Sunday Feb. 19: 8 - 10:00 AM
Please try to arrive at least 1 hour before the race to get your number. The Ashworth Hotel lobby is packed with runners... eager just like you.
Pickup Location: Ashworth by the Sea (both days)
Directions: Follow race directions
Registration: See Registration page
RACE DAY REGISTRATION (Not a chance!)
Note: 2009 - 2010 - 2011 race sold out weeks in advance.
Packet Pickup: Ashworth by the Sea
NO BABY STROLLERS , no dogs (Please)
No Headphones or ear pods (Please)
Headphones: Our insurance requires us to prohibit anything that interferes with your ability to hear race marshals or traffic. Do not wear headphones during the race as this is an unsafe practice.
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. The course will be certified,
accurate and well marked. This course is USATF Certified and accurate according to USATF standards. (If you use your GPS to measure the course, it will differ slightly due to errors in measurement by YOUR GPS, and your measurement methods. To read a full description on how the course is measured, please see our "In GPS We Trust" article.
WALKERS?
Yes, Walkers are welcome to participate in our event. We will keep the course open in accordance with a 3:30 hours finish time, or approximately 16 minutes per mile. Note, We will keep the signs on the course up for the very last person and water stops may be self serve in the later stops. A timer, clock and medals will be available for everyone that finishes.
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 bib on the back of their shirt. Pacers are scheduled for these paces per mile: 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00 and 9:30.
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. SEE MORE (note Course will be slightly revised for 2012)
Do I get a race shirt with my entry?
Absolutely, all registered partcipants who pick up their bib number will receive a commemorative race shirt. This year, we have opted for a very nice, high quality long sleeve cotton shirt. I know, what about a technical shirt? As runners ourselves we run in the winter and many runners find that a good quality cotton shirt is much warmer than the thinner technical fabric shirts. (ps note, if you don't pick up your registration packet we do not mail out shirts, sorry)
Can I reserve a shirt in a certain size?
When you check the box next to a t-shirt size on your registration form, you're not reserving a shirt, you're helping us work out how many shirts we need to order in each size. If it's really important that you get a shirt in your size, please come early to avoid disappointment. You can read a more detailed explanation of our shirt policy here.
WHERE ARE THE Aid STOPS?
There will be four water stops, also Energy drinks and Gel will be available at one. Locations to be posted. The locations are approximately 3 miles: Water, 6 miles Water & Gatorade, 8.5 miles Hammer Gel, 9 miles Water, 11 miles: water.
Energy Gel: Hammer Gel is available at mile 8.5
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.
Awards: Age Group and overall
PLEASE Check the results sheets to see where you placed. We offer 5 year age group awards in Male and Female categories. There will be an AWARDS table with your award if you are in the top three in the age group. There is no award ceremony for the age group winners. You must pick up your award at the awards table inside the Ashworth at the race.
- You must be present to receive your age group award
- No Awards will be mailed
