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9 Replies Last post: Dec 6, 2005 11:03 PM by poling020

garunner

38 posts since
Dec 16, 2001

Dec 24, 2004 10:38 AM

Ocean City, MD Marathon

This is a new marathon being run in Maryland. I was thinking of doing it. Anyone have any input into the area? (I would much rather run in Maryland in April as opposed to October or November!)

Thanks!

formationflier

989 posts since
Oct 13, 2007

1. Dec 25, 2004 10:59 AM

in response to: garunner

Re: Ocean City, MD Marathon

Interesting, this is the first I've heard of it - just went to the
website. Ocean City is a nice little town. The only concern
I would have would be that it would be a little bit too warm
and humid in mid-April. But, in either case, it's bound to
be a good time. Either a bit too warm for a marathon (in
which case you can just take it easy in the race) or too
cool for the beach. I may sign up myself! It can be another
marathon I sign up for under the guise of being a family
fun event!

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RobinTara

127 posts since
Jun 26, 2006

2. Dec 25, 2004 1:20 PM

in response to: garunner

Re: Ocean City, MD Marathon

I was there for vacation, I never saw so much rain in my life!

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formationflier

989 posts since
Oct 13, 2007

3. Dec 25, 2004 5:48 PM

in response to: garunner

Re: Ocean City, MD Marathon

quote:<HR>Originally posted by RobinTara:
I was there for vacation, I never saw so much rain in my life!

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That's too bad. Just bad timing. I had that happen on
my last trip to Honolulu, once to Malibu, and once for
a week in Virginia Beach. Not characteristic in OC more
than any other beach area.

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Wile E

324 posts since
Jul 25, 2000

4. Dec 26, 2004 8:07 AM

in response to: garunner

Re: Ocean City, MD Marathon

Live in MD and that's the first I've heard of it.... can't seem to get much info on a website.

I would say it's a crapshoot for weather in April; it may be warm as leitnerj says; but likely cooler and windy near the shore. Oct./ Nov. weather is typically more settled here.

Good luck! and make sure you bring home some Fishers caramel popcorn.

garunner

38 posts since
Dec 16, 2001

5. Dec 26, 2004 9:20 AM

in response to: garunner

Re: Ocean City, MD Marathon

Thanks everyone. Since I live in Atlanta (GA) I'm use to warm/hot/humid weather as opposed to cooler/cold temps. I think I'm going to give it a try. I like to try out the new marathons. Never know what to expect.

jplawson

5 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

6. Feb 5, 2005 6:42 PM

in response to: garunner

Re: Ocean City, MD Marathon

From what I've heard, it's in the western part of the town, and down toward Assateague Island, away from the beach and boardwalk. Which, yes, seems very odd, but it will probably cut down on the wind, too. I would not expect it to be that warm.

poling020

6 posts since
Nov 20, 2005

7. Nov 20, 2005 8:22 PM

in response to: garunner

Re: Ocean City, MD Marathon

I am already signed up to run this marathon

garunner

38 posts since
Dec 16, 2001

8. Nov 25, 2005 5:04 PM

in response to: garunner

Re: Ocean City, MD Marathon

I ran the first Ocean City Marathon last year. I remember that it was very COLD and WINDY at the start. At the start we didn't have much to protect us from the wind so we were all pretty cold to start.

THEN I thought I was going pretty fast according to the mile markers. Wellllll, they put the markers at the beginning of each mile. ie, the start had mile 1, at the END of mile 1 had mile 2. So at mile 8 the mile said 9. Very confusing. After 21 the mile markers mysteriously disappeared so you had to go by your watch as to the mile you were at. (Even the volunteers didn't know the mile.) I'd be interested to see if they fix that this year.

But I would do it again. I just finished doing all 50 states so I'm thinking I'll do Ocean City again for Maryland.

poling020

6 posts since
Nov 20, 2005

9. Dec 6, 2005 11:03 PM

in response to: garunner

Re: Ocean City, MD Marathon

What did you run your ocean city marathon in. I am looking for someone to run this marathon with if you interested email me. matthew.poling1@us.army.mil

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