Gulf Beach Half Marathon
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Gulf Beach Half Marathon : Shoreline Sharks
The Gulf Beach Half Marathon is a USATF certified half marathon held at Gulf Beach Recreation Area in Milford, Connecticut, and follows a coastal route that includes the Silver Sands State Park boardwalk. The event includes on-course aid stations and sanitary facilities positioned along the course and at the venue.
Amenities provided to entrants include men's and women's short sleeve technical shirts, custom finisher medals, water and Gatorade Endurance, fresh bagels and bananas at the finish area, live online/text/email results, and free finish-line photos.
Course details: aid stations are located at miles 2.75, 4.75, 6.75, 8.75 and 10.75 and are stocked with water and Gatorade Endurance. Bathrooms and portable toilets are available at the start and finish and near miles 3, 4.5, 8.5 and 10. Gulf Street is closed for the race start while other roads remain open to traffic; police or volunteers are positioned at most intersections.
Parking is available in the beach lots and on-street. The organizers hold a permit for up to 300 spots in resident-only lots at the venue, with additional legal parking on nearby side streets within about a quarter mile; prohibited parking can result in tickets or towing.
Awards are custom pint pilsner glass trophies for top three male and female overall and for top three male and female in standard age groups from 14 & under up through 80+.
Bibs and shirts are distributed on race day by event staff; runners must know their bib number and a self-lookup area is provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
