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John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon

Saturday, August 1, 2026

New London, Connecticut

The Experience

Connecticut's Oldest Shoreline Road Race!  The Ocean Beach Kelley Half Marathon is ran over a well marked/supported road course with panoramic vistas of Long Island Sound and rural roads in the City of New London and Town of Waterford.  Starting and finishing at Beautiful Ocean Beach Park.  The race is FREE, runners are asked to bring a donation of food for the Gemma E. Moran United Way Labor Food Center.  Mylaps Chip Timing by SNERRO, awards in all standard age divisions, Team Competition, the Famous 'Port and Starboard Clam Chowder', Ice Cold Coca Cola Products, pre/post race physical therapy, Live Music, Huge Raffle, Finisher Medals, plus a lot more.  Don't forget your swim suit, 3/4 mile long Sugar Sand Beach and Boardwalk!

Race Details

Historical Weather

Avg High

80°F

Avg Low

65°F

Precip

0.16 in

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Wind

11 mph

75% humidity·Based on 5-year historical data

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