Half at the Hamptons

Half Marathon Winter Adventure

Race Update:

Thanks to all who braved the slippery roads to participate in the first ever Half at the Hamptons. 829 hardy soles finished the race this year and many loved the course.

An update for many of you asking about the runner needing medical attention. Sadly, one of our friends passed away during the race. Bill Paradis, a local runner and member of the Rochester Runners, passed away at 1:55pm. He will be missed and our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

According to Don Yeaton from he Rochester Runners; Bill had been a member of Rochester Runner's Club for about 8 or 9 years.

Bill became a club V.P. for several years and was a great inspiration to new runners. Bill has a cycling background as well and soon was finding and fixing up bikes for many of us in the club. Often he just gave them to us FREE so that we could add this great cross training exercise to our training program. Please pray for his wife Kathy, his daughter Shana, his son Wayne and his wife, and 2 grandkids.

Photo courtesy of Fosters Daily Democrat - Article about Bill

2008 Inaugural Race:

Looking for motivation to run this winter? Need to train for a spring marathon - How about a winter adventure on Hampton Beach. It's not as bad as it sounds... The average temperature on a February in Sunday is 35 degrees with an 8-10 mph wind. Not bad for running a good long run, or racing a half marathon. Plus, we will provide a scenic coastal loop and provide accomplished PACERS to help you reach your goals and meet your times.

The Course: You'll start and finish in Hampton Beach at the classy Ashworth by the Sea Hotel and the "old lady of the sea" Marine Memorial.

From there the course travels over fairly flat rural roads in Hampton and North Hampton for 8 miles and then run 5 miles back to the finish with the ocean directly on your left.

WALKERS & RUNNERS WELCOME----The race welcomes walkers and runners of all abilities from all over the country. While this is a brand new race, we do expect over 1000 runners to celebrate their fitness over this most scenic course.

Course Elevation ----The course is relatively easy with the last several miles 9 to 13 being relatively flat. .

Weather History ----The weather on this date averages 38 degrees and 85% of the time the weather is dry with winds 8-12 mph. *15% of the time...well let's say its winter in New Hampshire.

PACERS: Looking to run a certain time? Join our accomplished pacers for any pace from 6:30/mile to 12:00/mile. Our pacers will keep you right on track the whole way.

After Race Party- - Celebrate your walk or run in the elegance of the Ashworth by the Sea ballroom for the after-race feast including Harpoon Brewery BEER

- What registered runners and walkers receive?

• Wicking technical running shirt
• Great after-race party
• Custom finishers medal

-Race Charities: Steps2Live, and Local track & XC teams

-Event Organization : This event will be professionally timed and organized.