Runners, on your mark, get set, go!
Corrigan Sports Enterprises has just announced the first Ocean City Running Festival, set to take place in the resort town later this year. Whether you are running or spectating, here’s everything you need to know about the inaugural event.
Where and when
The Ocean City Running Festival will feature a full marathon, half marathon, 8k and 5k races.
The inaugural event is slated for Oct. 28, 2023, falling between Corrigan Sports’ established Baltimore Running Festival and Bay Bridge Run. According to Corrigan Sports’ website, a tentative run time of the event is from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., although an official schedule has yet to be released.
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The full marathon, 8K, and 5K will start and finish in the inlet parking lot just south of the Ferris Wheel.
Full marathoners will have the opportunity to run through Assateague Island National Seashore before returning to Ocean City proper. Half marathoners will be shuttled to start at Assateague Island and finish coming down the iconic Boardwalk, where they will finish in the Inlet Parking Lot.
The fun
Corrigan Sports hopes to surpass the 3,500-runner mark in year one with some authentic Ocean City premium items, along with Ocean City-themed race medals for all finishers. A finish line party will also take place, allowing runners to properly celebrate their accomplishments.
“We’re constantly looking to grow our footprint throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, and Ocean City has always been a location of interest to us,” said Lee Corrigan, president of Corrigan Sports. “I’d like to thank Tom Perlozzo with Ocean City Tourism for his commitment to make this event happen, along with our team who’s been working behind the scenes for months to roll out this new property.”
“We’re excited to be partnering with Corrigan Sports Enterprises to bring the Ocean City Running Festival to life this year and invite runners to our beautiful coastal city to experience everything our destination has to offer,” said Perlozzo, Director of Tourism and Business Development for Ocean City Maryland Tourism. “In addition to the running festival, we invite attendees to explore our beautiful beaches, entertainment options, incredible cuisine and so much more.”
How to register
Registration, which opened on Jan. 26, can be found on Corrigan Sports’ official website.
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Learn more
Running enthusiasts can follow along with all the event releases via Facebook: @OCRunFet. For more information about the event, visit: www.OCMDrunfest.com. To learn more and start planning your trip visit, www.ococean.com.
Olivia Minzola covers communities on the Lower Shore. Contact her with tips and story ideas at ominzola@delmarvanow.com.
