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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Nov 14, 20267:00 AM | $65$70 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
| 5k - Charity Registration | 5K | Nov 14, 20267:00 AM | Free | – |
| 8K | 8K | Nov 14, 20267:00 AM | $90$95 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
| 8K - Charity Registration | 8K | Nov 14, 20267:00 AM | Free | – |
| Half-Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 14, 20267:00 AM | $120$130 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon - Charity Registration | Half Marathon | Nov 14, 20267:00 AM | Free | – |
| Marathon | Marathon | Nov 14, 20267:00 AM | $140$150 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
| Marathon - Charity Registration | Marathon | Nov 14, 20267:00 AM | Free | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Nov 14, 20267:00 AM | $50 | – |
| Virtual 5K - Charity RegistrationVirtual | 5K | Nov 14, 20267:00 AM | Free | – |
| Virtual 8KVirtual | 8K | Nov 14, 20267:00 AM | $75 | – |
| Virtual 8K - Charity RegistrationVirtual | 8K | Nov 14, 20267:00 AM | Free | – |
| Virtual Half-MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Nov 14, 20267:00 AM | $100 | – |
| Virtual Half Marathon - Charity RegistrationVirtual | Half Marathon | Nov 14, 20267:00 AM | Free | – |
| Virtual MarathonVirtual | Marathon | Nov 14, 20267:00 AM | $120 | – |
| Virtual Marathon - Charity RegistrationVirtual | Marathon | Nov 14, 20267:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $70 on Nov 9, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 13, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $140, entry is about 27 percent above a typical marathon in Maryland, which costs $110 right now.
A typical finisher at a marathon in Maryland runs 4:23:22, about 10:03 a mile, based on 8 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:42:52 and men in 4:10:02.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:40 AM, and the 5K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
809 S Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD 21842
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Mettle Events) for Ocean City Running Festival. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 Half-Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:52:22 or better, the top quarter in 2:05:04, and half the field in 2:23:13; the last tenth came in after 3:04:25.
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 29:00 or better, the top quarter in 34:32, and half the field in 41:46; the last tenth came in after 1:00:15.
At the 2025 8K, the fastest tenth finished in 40:45 or better, the top quarter in 46:03, and half the field in 53:23; the last tenth came in after 1:16:16.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 2:05:16 | 1:49:55 |
| 20-29 | 1:44:49 | 1:23:32 |
| 30-39 | 1:42:46 | 1:24:33 |
| 40-49 | 1:55:15 | 1:40:52 |
| 50-59 | 1:55:31 | 1:40:01 |
| 60-69 | 2:01:11 | 1:58:20 |
| 70+ | 3:03:36 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 18 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 826 to 949 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:31:43 to 2:23:13.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 949 (-5%) | 2:23:13 | under 1:52:22 | 1:17:27 |
| 2024 | 997 (+21%) | 2:21:53 | under 1:51:12 | 1:19:16 |
| 2023 | 826 | 2:31:43 | under 1:56:11 | 1:21:42 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Maryland half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 2:05:04, against 1:55:46 in a typical Maryland half marathon, so times here run 8 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around November 14 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 59°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 70°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Ocean City Running Festival cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Ocean City, Maryland’s Roland E. Powell Convention Center. 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842. EXPO & PACKET PICK UP HOURS: Friday (Oct 31, 2025) 3p to 8p. The Ocean City Running Festival wants you to enjoy all that the area has to…
Course
OCEAN CITY INLET. 501 S. Atlantic Ave. NEW IN 2025. 8:10am. OCEAN CITY INLET. 501 S. Atlantic Ave. 75 MINUTES. ABOUT THE 5K COURSE. The Ocean City 5K course will cover much of the famous Ocean City boardwalk. The race will start and finish…
Course
OCEAN CITY INLET. 501 S. Atlantic Ave. New in 2025. 8:30am. OCEAN CITY INLET. 501 S. Atlantic Ave. 2 HOURS. ABOUT THE 8K COURSE. The Hoop Tea 8K course will cover much of the famous Ocean City boardwalk. The race will start and finish in…
Course
OCEAN CITY INLET. 501 S. Atlantic Ave. 7:30am. OCEAN CITY INLET. 501 S. Atlantic Ave. 6 HOURS. ABOUT THE 26.2 MILE COURSE. The Ocean City Marathon course will include all the scenic hot spots of the southern tip of OC. The race will start…
Parking and travel
Assateague State Park. Day Beach Parking Lot. 9:15am. OCEAN CITY INLET. 501 S. Atlantic Ave. 4 HOURS. ABOUT THE 13.1 MILE COURSE. The Ocean City half-Marathon course will start at Assateague State Park and follow the last 13.1 miles of the…
Parking and travel
HOST HOTEL. The Ocean City Running Festival's Host Hotel is the fabulous Cambria Ocean City Bayfront. Experience Maryland’s Eastern Shore in a new way! You’ll enjoy resort-style accommodations and upscale amenities designed to enhance your…
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
Complete your tour of Maryland's best long distance running venues with Corrigan Sports this year! The Ocean City Running Festival will feature scenic routes all of which include the OC Boardwalk and some courses taking you to Assateague State Park. Be treated in typical Corrigan Sports style with a race for everyone and a finish line party that allows you to properly celebration your bucket list accomplishments. Participants can select from a full marathon, a half-marathon, a 8K or a 5K course.