Eastern States 20 Miler
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Eastern States 20 Miler & Half Marathon
The event features two road races along the New England seacoast: a 20 Miler from Kittery, ME through Portsmouth, NH to Hampton Beach, NH, and a Half Marathon from Rye, NH to Hampton Beach, NH. Both courses run largely along Route 1A with ocean views and finish at Hampton Beach State Park.
Distances
- 20 Miler from Kittery, ME to Hampton Beach, NH.
- Half Marathon from Rye, NH to Hampton Beach, NH.
Course details include posted mile markers that count down in both races; the 20 Miler markers count down from 19 to 1 and correspond with the last 13 miles of the half marathon. Aid stations are placed approximately every 2.5 to 3 miles, with seven stations for the 20 Miler and five for the Half Marathon. Water, Gatorade, port-o-johns, and selected GU Energy nutrition at specific aid stations are provided. Trash should be disposed of within 100 yards of aid stations; trash buckets are available at every mile marker.
Participant parking is located at Hampton Beach State Park. Shuttle buses transport participants from that parking to the two start locations; shuttle service is for participants only and there are no post-race shuttles back to the starts. There is no dedicated parking at either start; runner drop-off is permitted without on-site parking.
Additional logistics: early bib pick-up is available the Saturday before the race and race day bib pick-up is at the start locations. Gear check is available at both starts and pick up at the finish. Bathrooms are available at parking, start venues, aid stations, and the finish. Strollers are not permitted.
Time limits are 4.5 hours for the 20 Miler and 3.5 hours for the Half Marathon. Finisher medals are awarded at the finish line. Age-group awards are given to the top three male and female finishers by net time in 5-year age groups; overall male and female winners are recognized by gun time. Post-race refreshments include water, Gatorade, yogurt, bananas, snacks, and hot soup. T-shirts are limited to the first 1,400 combined in-person and virtual registrants.
Virtual participants may complete their race anytime before Monday, March 22, 2027. Virtual results must be submitted by 11:59pm the Monday following the event. Virtual registrants earn miles toward the Elliot Millennium Series Jacket but do not earn points for the Delta Dental Points Chase.
The official charity partner is Girls on the Run NH. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
