Eastern States 20 Miler
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Event overview
The Eastern States 20 Miler & Half Marathon takes place on the New England Seacoast. It offers two point-to-point distances: a 20-mile race and a half marathon. Both courses are described as flat and fast.
Course details
The 20 Miler starts at Traip Academy in Kittery, Maine. It runs through Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and along Route 1A overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, finishing at Hampton Beach State Park in Hampton, New Hampshire.
The Half Marathon starts at Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, New Hampshire. It also runs along Route 1A overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, finishing at Hampton Beach State Park.
Both distances have a course time limit: 4.5 hours for the 20 Miler and 3.5 hours for the Half Marathon.
Logistics and amenities
All participant parking is at the finish line, Hampton Beach State Park. Dedicated shuttle buses take participants from this parking area to the respective start lines. Runner drop-off is permitted at both start locations, but there is no parking there.
There are aid stations approximately every 2.5-3 miles, providing water, Gatorade, and portable toilets. GU Energy products are available at specific stations. Mile markers count down the remaining distance. Gear check is available at both start lines, with pick-up at the finish.
Registration and participation
A finisher medal is given to all participants. T-shirts are for the first 1,200 registrants. Age-group awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each five-year age group. Post-race refreshments include water, Gatorade, yogurt, bananas, snacks, and hot soup. A food truck will also be on-site.
The event's official charity partner is Girls on the Run NH. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
