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Massachusetts > The Great Hyannis Road Races Johnny Kelley Half
Marathon
Hyannis, MA
Date
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Event
Details
Named for the legendary "Marathon Man of Boston" who competed in more
than 60 Boston Marathons between 1928 and 1992 -- and twice won the
race, in 1935 and 1945 -- the Johnny Kelley Half Marathon is one of
three running
events at The Great Hyannis Road Races, the annual springtime running
event that also includes both a 7.2-mile and a 5K run.
In addition to his illustrious Boston Marathon career, Kelley also
qualified for the Olympic teams in 1936, 1940 and 1944, and competed in
a wide range of distance races staged by the Amateur Athletic Union
over the years. Kelley also never made any money to speak of from his
running career -- he was employed full-time all through the years,
primarily for the Boston Edison Electric Company. As if his already
legendary athletic accomplishments weren't enough, he was 84 years old
when he ran his final Boston Marathon in 1992.
The race that bears his name is a fitting tribute that takes runners on
a scenic route through the streets of Hyannis and Hyannis Port,
starting near the intersection of Main and Ocean Streets in Hyannis.
From there, the out-and-back course winds through coastal areas like
Kalus Beach, Craigsville Beach and the Hyannis Harbor, and includes
views of the John F. Kennedy Memorial, the Kennedy compound on Cape Cod
and the villages of Hyannis Port and Centerville.
The course for the race is paved throughout, run on city streets and
coastal roadways, and features only gently rolling hills combined with
plenty of flat stretches. Though it's not closed to traffic during the
race, organizers report that runners can expect to see only light auto
traffic during their run, which begins at 7:15 AM and finishes up by
1:00 PM.
Race
Weather & Climate
Nestled along the southern shore of Cape Cod, just over a 70-mile drive
from Boston, the village of Hyannis typically experiences cool to mild
weather conditions in the late spring, with plenty of wind as you'd
expect thanks to its coastal location. In May, the town's average
monthly temperatures range between 62°F and 48°F, while
rainfall totals average just over 3.2 inches for the month.
Fees
$40 for the half marathon, if registered by May 14, 2009
$45 after May 14
Registration
Registration for the spring 2009 running of the Johnny Kelley Half
Marathon at The Great Hyannis Road Races is now closed, as the event
has completed. Please check back
for updated information on how to sign up for the 2010 running of the
race.
Website
www.johnnykelleyroadrace.net
Half
Marathon Course
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Marathon Course
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