Race Details
The event kicks off on Sunday, March 5th in Hampton Beach, NH with both the half marathon and 5k starting at 10:00am. Click a section below for more details.
The Course
Half Marathon
Start Time: 10:00am
The course begins at B Street and Ocean Boulevard with a loop around downtown Hampton Beach. It then heads north right along the Atlantic Ocean and turns inland for a loop on tree-lined roads before coming back out to the ocean at Mile 10. It finishes with a three-mile stretch along the beach, ending back at the Start for a well-deserved party!
This course is very spectator friendly with great views of the runners at the Start, Mile 2, Mile 4, and at the Finish. All miles are marked with mile markers and all corners have at least one arrow. Race marshals and police will be stationed at any confusing corners.
The course is measured and certified by the USATF.
5k
Start Time: 10:00am
The Hampton 5k is one of the most scenic road races in New England! The course is comprised of the first 3.1 miles of the half marathon course, which means you’ll be cheered on by tons of spectators as you run beside the beautiful Atlantic ocean. After the finish, head on over to the Ashworth By The Sea Hotel for the after-party!
5k runners start alongside the half marathoners at 10 a.m. and also get hot soup and delicious Smuttynose beer (they just get the party started a little earlier)!
Post-Race Celebration
Stick around after the race and be treated with complimentary beer and seltzers from our friends at Smuttynose (21+), hot soup, and an assortment of healthy snacks after the race!
Directions & Parking
The start line will be located on Ocean Blvd at B Street. Several parking lots will be available during the event.
Island Path Parking
Chat & Chew Parking
Town of Hampton Parking
All parking will be pay and display. $10 per vehicle. Cash only.
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup will be March 4th (location and time TBD) and March 5th inside Ashworth by the Sea on the morning of the race from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. where you'll receive your bib and long sleeve zip up hoodie! All runners will will get their medals at the finish line. Shirts won't be mailed out after the event if you don't pick yours up, so don't oversleep!
Packet Pickup & Start Address:
Ashworth by the Sea
295 Ocean Boulevard
Hampton Beach, NH 03842
