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Ocean Beach / John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon
Ocean Beach / John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon is a half marathon event held in New London, Connecticut. It is usually held in August; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- New London, CT
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- August (date not confirmed)
- Location
- New London, Connecticut
- Distances
- Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling shoreline course along Long Island Sound
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- kelleyroadrace.com
About the Ocean Beach / John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon
Connecticut's oldest shoreline road race, a free donation-based half marathon with panoramic Long Island Sound views and a famous clam chowder finish.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Connecticut's oldest shoreline road race (64th annual in 2026)
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Ocean Beach / John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Ocean Beach / John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Ocean Beach / John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon held?
- In New London, Connecticut.
- What distances does the Ocean Beach / John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon.
- How many people run the Ocean Beach / John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon?
- About 1,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Ocean Beach / John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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