John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon
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63rd Annual Ocean Beach/John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon : New London, CT
The event is a community half marathon held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, with start and finish at Ocean Beach Park in New London, CT. The course is a well marked and supported road route that runs through the City of New London and the Town of Waterford and offers panoramic views of Long Island Sound.
The race is free; participants are asked to bring a food donation for a United Way labor food center. Timing is provided by Mylaps chip timing through SNERRO. Awards are given in standard age divisions and there is a team competition. On-site services and amenities listed for the event include pre and post race physical therapy, live music, a large raffle, finisher medals, and food and beverage offerings including clam chowder and Coca Cola products. Ocean Beach Park has a three quarter mile sugar sand beach and a boardwalk adjacent to the start/finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
