Journeys of The Key West Southernmost Walker: September 2018

Ocean City New Jersey Half Marathon

Ocean City, New Jersey

Sunday, September 30, 2018

On Sunday, September 30, 2018 I race walked the Ocean City New Jersey Half Marathon in Ocean City, New Jersey. The temperature varied from 56 to 73 degrees with sunny skies and a gentle breeze. The course was a loop and an out and back journey consisting of 6 miles of paved roadways with two crossings of a high level bridge, 2.5 miles of boardwalk, 3 miles of paved roadways, ending in 1.6 miles of boardwalk. The paved roads had police officers and volunteers controlling traffic at all intersections keeping the 1108 finishers in the half marathon safe. On the boardwalk cones and ropes kept a corridor clear for the participants. Volunteers and a few police officers ensured that other people did not interfere with the event. Water/Gatorade stations were located every one to two miles and where manned by plenty of friendly volunteers. However, several of the stations had many young children that did not understand what they were supposed to do to make the liquid reach the participants efficiently. This was the first time that I have done this event. The event was very well organized and fun to do. I enjoyed myself as usual even though my performance was not up to the results that I had hoped for. I did finish which was the most important thing.

Race Packet Pick-up