Ocean City Running Festival
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Ocean City Running Festival : event details
The Ocean City Running Festival takes place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in Ocean City, MD 21842, US. The event is in its third year and features scenic routes that include the OC Boardwalk; some courses extend to Assateague State Park. The festival includes a finish line party. The organizer lists race resources such as an expo and packet pickup, hotel and travel information, results, rules and requirements, a costume contest, and a virtual running option.
Race distances and entry information
- Marathon
- Half-Marathon
- 8K
- 5K
- Virtual Marathon
- Virtual Half-Marathon
- Virtual 8K
- Virtual 5K
Age minimums are specified: the marathon and half-marathon are open to ages 13 and up; the 8K is open to ages 8 and up; the 5K is open to ages 5 and up. In-person registration opened June 1, 2025, with early pricing through August 31, 2025 and higher prices afterward. Virtual event registration opened December 13, 2024, and closes October 31, 2025. The site also lists charity registration options for each distance and notes separate pricing tiers for different registration periods. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.