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New Hampshire > Half at the Hamptons Half Marathon
Hampton
Beach, NH
Date
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Event
Details
Come out and "enjoy" a cold, wintertime run for 13.1 miles along the
windswept Atlantic Ocean coastline of New Hampshire's beachfront towns
at the annual Half at the Hamptons, an out-and-back loop race that
takes runners from Ashworth-by-the-Sea just north of Hampton Beach,
along a route that passes through both inland, rural areas and along
stretches that run alongside the sandy beaches near the area's
summertime resort hotels.
Limited to 1,200 runners and walkers -- race organizers welcome and
encourage both to come out for the race -- the event starts at 11:00 AM
to give the sun a chance to warm up the temperatures even just a little
bit, and then sends participants out on a loop course that takes them
northward along Ocean Boulevard, past the Great Boars Head lighthouse.
The race route then turns inland on Winnacunnet Road, taking runners
west on an inland route along the rural roads through the villages of
Hampton and North Hampton, as runners encounter numerous rolling hills
mixed with flat stretches along paved country roads.
Winding its way through Hampton and North Hampton, the race course
makes turns onto Barbour Road, Little River Road, Woodland Road and
Maple Road over the next few miles, until runners and walkers make
their way back to the shore near Philbrick Pond just north of Little
Boars Head, which starts a stretch of the race that many consider its
most scenic and dramatically beautiful, a four-mile stretch all along
the ocean that takes participants through North Hampton State Park,
Plaice Cove and New Hampshire's North Beach, which many travelers (and
local tourist organizations) call perhaps the "most spectacular
oceanside drive on the East Coast."
Along this stretch, runners will see a combination of gorgeous natural
scenery and classic New England architecture styles, as the rocky
cliffs of Little Boars Head and nearby gardens are mixed in with
stately Victorian and Edwardian-style homes. Runners follow these last
few miles of the race all the way south back to the starting line,
finishing up as the post-race party is beginning at
Ashworth-by-the-Sea. And because this is a "wintertime running
adventure," as race organizers call it, all participants are strongly
encouraged to bring cold-weather running clothing and gear, as the race
is likely to take place in very cold conditions.
Race
Weather & Climate
Nestled along New Hampshire's Atlantic coastline, in the southeastern
corner of the state, the town of Hampton typically experiences cold,
blustery weather conditions in the late winter season and relatively
steady precipitation (frozen in winter, rainfall in summer) year-round.
In February, the area's average monthly temperatures range between
37°F and 18°F, while precipitation totals average
nearly 3.4 inches for the month.
Fees
$38 if registered by November 30, 2009
$45 after Nov. 30
$50 on the day of the race
Registration
You can reserve your spot the winter 2010 running of New Hampshire's
Half at the Hamptons Half Marathon by registering online at Active.com.
Website
www.locorunning.com
Course Map
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