Eastern States 20 Miler
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Eastern States 20 Miler & Half Marathon
The event offers two point-to-point road races along the New England seacoast:
- 20 Miler
- Half Marathon
The 20 Miler runs from Kittery, Maine to Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. The Half Marathon runs from Rye to Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. Both courses follow Route 1A along the seacoast and are described as appropriate for use in spring marathon training. Course time limits are 4.5 hours for the 20 miler and 3.5 hours for the half marathon.
Participant parking is centralized at Hampton Beach State Park. Dedicated shuttle buses transport participants from that parking area to each start; shuttle rides take approximately 30 minutes and are for race participants only. There are no post race shuttles back to the start areas. Early bib pick up is available at the Millennium Running retail store the day before the race. Gear check is available at both start lines with pickup at the finish. Shirts are distributed at the finish to finishers and to qualifying virtual participants by mail or at the retail store.
Aid stations occur roughly every 2.5 to 3 miles, with seven stations on the 20 miler and five on the half. Stations provide water, Gatorade and restrooms; GU Energy products are available at specified stations. Mile markers count down to the finish. Strollers are not permitted. Finishers receive medals and age group awards are given by net time in five year divisions; overall awards use gun time.
Girls on the Run NH is the official charity partner. Free digital race photos are posted after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
