RACE DAY NOTES
Notes will be updated for 2024!
The Course
- We'll have people and signage directing you.
- You'll see mile markers for each mile, but no directional signs, other than at the turnarounds.
- There are two loops of a 3.277 mile out and back, to make 6.5547 miles each loop, so two loops equals a half marathon.
- Course Map Link https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4726805245
Half Marathon starts at 8:00 AM
- Start and Finish will be be in front of Sunrise at Rambler Park: run on the boardwalk and along the ocean. (FLAT, FAST and SCENIC!)
- Runners will complete two loops on the boardwalk.
- Start at the Sunrise at Rambler Road Park, Wildwood Crest, NJ.
- Time limit is 3.5 hours for the Half Marathon. If you need more time, you may request to begin the race early.
- At the Finish, please continue to move through the finish line to receive water, medal and food.
5k start at 8:15 you'll go out 1.55 miles on the boardwalk and turnaround and head for the finish line
10k start at 9:15. you'll go out 3.1 miles on the boardwalk and turnaround and head for the finish line
Combo Platter 5k and 10k: you'll race with the 5k and 10k events. You're eligible for awards in both events.
There will be signage and volunteers directing you down and up the ramps.
Aid Stations:
You'll see 2 aid stations for each 3.27 mile section you run, so you'll have aid stations at mile 1, 3, 4, 6, 7.5, 9.5, 10.5 and 12. There will be plenty of water and gatorade available. We ask that you pick your own cup off the table to minimize contact. There will be volunteers at each aid station if you need assistance.
EMS
- The Wildwood EMS will be on the course, with an ATV on the Boardwalk and personnel in an ambulance off the boardwalk.
Results
- Will be posted live at at a link that will be sent to all runners. They will also have live results on the runsignup registration page..
- They have assured me that all the loop splits will be uploaded live as well, so you will be able to see how far each athlete is on the course.
- There will be results printers so you can print your individual results and go directly to the awards area if you win overall or place in the top three in your age group
- Awards go to First Overall Female and Male, as well as top three in these age groups:
15 and under
16 to 19
20 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70 to 79
80 and over - You will be able to know your results and age group place immediately after finishing. Please take that information to the awards area to pickup your plaque.
- Results will be posted live on www.secondwindresults.com
- Results will be live at that link, so you know if you will place in your age group and can go pickup your award instantly!
BIB / SHIRT PICKUP
- Will be at the start area on Friday from 3 to 6pm at Sunrise at Rambler Park.
- There will also be packet pickup starting at 6:30am on race morning.
- Friday the night before pickup at the Start/Finish area from 3pm to 6pm.
- Friends/family can pick up for you as well on Saturday on race day
- Pickup will be near the Start/Finish Line Day of the event starting at 6:30AM
Portapotties
- There will be plenty of portapotties in the start/finish area.
- There will be a portapotty at the mile 3.3 turnaround in North Wildwood as well.
Post Race Food
- There will be sandwiches and cookies (very tasty!) for all finishers, as well as water and Gatorade.
- There will be vegetarian options available.
- There will also be a professional announcer.
Parking
- Is available on the street near Sunrise Rambler Park. Meters are in effect.
- You can download the city parking app and pay online and recharge the meter from your phone.
