FAQ:

Scheduled Race Date:
Sunday 2/10/2008

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Packet Pickup:

Sunday Feb/10/ 8:30AM - 10:30 AM

START Time :
Walkers: 10:30 AM
Runners: 11:00 AM

NO BABY STROLLERS (Please)

NO Headphones or ear pods please.

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What distance is this race?
The Half at the Hamptons is a half Marathon, 13.1 miles long with a good section of the race running along the Atlantic Ocean along a picture perfect sandy Beach as welll as passing through rural parts of Hampton and North Hamptonr. The course will be certified, accurate and well marked.

ARE WALKERS ALLOWED?
YES! Wallkers are very welcome to our event. All we ask is that you obey the rules of the course and walk no more than two people abreast so that others may pass easily. Walkers will start officially 30 minutes before the runners.

NOTE: if you plan to run any portion of the race at all, please register as a runner.

OFFICIAL PACER GROUPS?
YES! the race will supply official pacers for you to run with. Each pacer will be an accomplished half marathon veteran that will run the per mile pace - designated on their pace hat.

What is the course like? (Course Map)

Our course starts at the classy Hampton Beach Hotel Ashworth by the Sea. The start is direcly across from Hampton beach but, before you start - plunge into the cool ocean water at Hampton Beach Park It has a wide sandy beach with bathhouse, showers and lifeguards, * summer only along with blocks of attractions, restaurants, and hotels.

Next you will travel north on Ocean Boulevard. After a refreshing loop of Hampton rural roads and neighborhoods it takes fairly flat and rolling course into the small but picturesque town of North Hampton. First settled in 1639, this town was a part of Hampton known as "North Hill" or "North Parish."following separation of New Hampshire from Massachusetts. Just off of the course are Fuller Gardens where you can enjoy two acres of formal flower gardens (hundreds of tulips and 2,000 rose bushes) at a turn-of-the-century estate. (might be covered in snow- this time of year)

This is a "loop" course where the top of the loop eventually ends back up on Rt. 1A before mile 9 on the most scenic Atlantic Ocean roads on the rocky New Hampshire coast. Enjoy unobstructed views of the Ocean first, the rocky ocean cliffs at Llittle Boars Head, a seaside promontory, that became a fashionable summer resort in the 19th century, and contains elegant examples of Victorian and Edwardian architecture. On you will travel past North Hampton State Beach where locals often find a quieter place and you might see hardy soles riding the waves. North Beach also has a sandy beach, bathhouse and lifeguards. Right on the water’s edge, the park offers beautiful gardens and places to spread out for a picnic or nap.

On your way south, you have just traveled the so-called “two-mile drive” It’s said to be the most spectacular ocean-side drive on the East Coast.On the left, nothing but ocean, on the right, expansive beautiful homes. Finally you come back to Hampton Beach to the finish at the Ashworth by the Sea and the well deserved after-race party.

Restroom facilities: For your conveniance, there will be bathroom facilities on the course, location mile 6 water stop and mile 11 water stop -at the North Hampton State Park Beachh Bathrooms.

WHERE ARE THE Aid STOPS?
There will be four water stops, .also energy drinks will be available at two stations. Official Energy drink:

Custom medals will be awarded to the first 900 finishers.

GU: Available at mile 9 aid station

WHERE IS THE START & HOW DO I GET THERE?
The start is directly in front of the Ashworth by the Sea Hotel. Registration and packet pickup is inside the hotel.

WHERE CAN WE FIND PARKING ON RACE MORNING?
The parking lot for Hampton Beach will accomodate many cars - you should be able to park fairly close to the startand l finish area. Parking is FREE!.

ARE THERE SHOWERS AFTER THE RACE?
No, There will not be showers availablel.

HOW CAN I DRIVE THE COURSE?
All of the race course is accessable by car before the race begins. Follow the race map for best results.

WHERE ARE THE BEST LOCATIONS TO SEE THE RACE?
Probably the best and only spot is near the start and the finish as you can walk to see the runners. A full map is availble on this site.

 

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Watching the race: Spectators are welcome to come to the start/finish area to cheer on the runners.

Driving would let you see them in a few more places but we discourage that as with 900 runners on the road you may simply be stuck in traffic.

WILL THE RACE ENTRIES BE CAPPED?

For the safety of our race participants, the entry numbers will be capped to control the numbers at the Half Marathon starting lines. We would love to be able to let everyone in, but safety requires that we limit the field. The number of participants for 2008 is capped at 1,000 for the half Marathon

HOW DO I REGISTER?
You can register for all events online on our page, see the registration link. OR, Register by mail using our PDF Entry form and mail it to: Maine Coast Half, C/O LOCO Sports, PO Box 423, Newmarket, NH

HOW DO I GET MY PACKET?
All packets and chips must be picked up before the race. We strongly encourage you to pick your packet up Sunday (8:00 am - 10:30 AM) before the event.

WHERE IS THE START & FINISH
The start and finish is in front of the Ashworth by the Sea Hotel on Ocean Boulevard in Hampton Beach.

Where is the early number pickup? At the present time, we plan to have number pickup on race morning only. However, we may add other times, stay tuned to the web site and email updates.

WILL THERE BE A BAG CHECK SO THAT I CAN RETRIEVE MY BAG AT THE FINISH?
For the Half Marathon will have a bag check/retrieval. We'll do the best job we can to see that your bag is safely returned to you at the finish line. However, we strongly suggest that you bring nothing breakable or valuable with you to the start of either race. We are not responsible for anything that you check as we have 1000 bags to move in only a short time. Small bags would be appreciated.

WHERE CAN I STAY IN OR NEAR THE RACE? Right at the Ashworth of course or there are several wonderful places to stay right in town or along the ocean and surrounding towns, see our lodging page!