Happy Holidays Half MerryThon & 5K Race
About this race
Celebrate the holidays in sneakers!
Bring the holiday cheer and run with the reindeer, elves and all the holiday friends! Enjoy beautiful ocean views as you run along the scenic coastline! Plus, you’ll enjoy special holiday treats at the finish line celebration!
Kids 5K race entry only $10.00! (ages 10-12)
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Join fellow runners on December 4, 2022 for the Happy Holidays Half MerryThon & 5K Race. It's a fantastic 26.1K, Half-Marathon, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Gloucester.
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MerryThon Challenge (Both Races Back-to-Back)
Parking is available at the start/finish line. Good Harbor Beach 100 Thatcher Rd Gloucester, MA 01930 Bib # and race swag pick-up is on race day only from 8:30am – 9:45am. No early birds, please. There will be six aid stations with water near miles 1, 2.5, 5.5, 7.5, 10.5 and 12. RiteFuel sports drink and energy gel will be available on course as well. A portable restroom will be available along the course near mile 2.5 & 10. Awards to top 3 M/F Overall and Age Groups in both the 5K and Half Marathon. 10-year age groups from Under 18 years to 70+ years old. Per USATF rules, gun times are used for scoring. Finisher medals to all Half Marathon Finishers. The roads are open to traffic. The local Police Department will help monitor traffic. Please stay to the side of the road. There is a short section (@1/4 mile) of unpaved road near mile 2.5 & 10.5. Bag check is not available. Please plan accordingly. Please read the FAQ for all race details.
Happy Holidays Half MerryThon
Parking is available at the start/finish line. Good Harbor Beach 100 Thatcher Rd Gloucester, MA 01930 Bib # and race swag pick-up is on race day only from 8:30am – 9:45am. No early birds, please. There will be six aid stations with water near miles 1, 2.5, 5.5, 7.5, 10.5 and 12. RiteFuel sports drink and energy gel will be available on course as well. A portable restroom will be available along the course near mile 2.5 & 10. Awards to top 3 M/F Overall and Age Groups in both the 5K and Half Marathon. 10-year age groups from Under 18 years to 70+ years old. Per USATF rules, gun times are used for scoring. Finisher medals to all Half Marathon Finishers. The roads are open to traffic. The local Police Department will help monitor traffic. Please stay to the side of the road. There is a short section (@1/4 mile) of unpaved road near mile 2.5 & 10.5. Bag check is not available. Please plan accordingly. Please read the FAQ for all race details.
5K Race
Parking is available at the start/finish line. Good Harbor Beach 100 Thatcher Rd Gloucester, MA 01930 Bib # and race swag pick-up is on race day only from 8:30am. No early birds, please. There will be an aid stations with water near miles 1 of the 5K race. RiteFuel sports drink and energy gel will be available as well. Portable restrooms will be available at the start finish area. Awards to top 3 M/F Overall and Age Groups in both the 5K and Half Marathon. 10-year age groups from Under 18 years to 70+ years old. Per USATF rules, gun times are used for scoring. Finisher medals to all Half Marathon Finishers. The roads are open to traffic. The local Police Department will help monitor traffic. Please stay to the side of the road. Bag check is not available. Please plan accordingly. Please read the FAQ for all race details.
Kids 5K (Kids 12 & Under)
Parking is available at the start/finish line. Good Harbor Beach 100 Thatcher Rd Gloucester, MA 01930 Bib # and race swag pick-up is on race day only from 8:30am. No early birds, please. There will be an aid stations with water near miles 1 of the 5K race. RiteFuel sports drink and energy gel will be available as well. Portable restrooms will be available at the start finish area. Awards to top 3 M/F Overall and Age Groups in both the 5K and Half Marathon. 10-year age groups from Under 18 years to 70+ years old. Per USATF rules, gun times are used for scoring. Finisher medals to all Half Marathon Finishers. The roads are open to traffic. The local Police Department will help monitor traffic. Please stay to the side of the road. Bag check is not available. Please plan accordingly. Please read the FAQ for all race details.
About Gloucester
Happy Holidays Half MerryThon & 5K Race takes place in Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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