RACE DAY

DIRECTIONS & PARKING

Pre/post race activities and the start/finish areas will be in and around Wuskenau Town Beach and at the east end of the Misquamicut State Beach, in Westerly, Rhode Island.

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Arrive early! Atlantic Avenue will close to traffic at 7:10 am.

HMF provides FREE parking to all athletes at Misquamicut State Beach. Please follow directions of volunteers and signs to access the free parking area. Other parking lots are available that will charge a fee. 5K participants cannot exit Misquamicut State Beach parking area before 9:00 AM.

ROAD CLOSURES

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

PACKET PICKUP:
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RACE START TIMES:
7:30 AM: Half Marathon
7:40 AM: 5K

*All participants must be at the race prior to the half marathon race start. Access to Misquamicut State Beach and Wuskenau Town Beach will close 20 minutes prior to the half marathon race start.

POST RACE PARTY:
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Misquamicut State Beach, Westerly

Celebrate your amazing accomplishments together with music, delicious local food, and Grab & Go snacks featuring Bakery On Main granola and LesserEvil popcorn. Registered participants can also enjoy a complimentary ice-cold beer from Grey Sail Brewing. Must be 21+ years of age with proper ID to receive the complimentary beer.

8:45 AM: 5K Award Ceremony

9:45 AM: Half Marathon Award Ceremony

Please note: No baggage check available on race day.

ATHLETE TRACKING

Surftown Half participants can get real-time athlete updates. Athletes or spectators can follow along and receive real-time updates with course time and pace from the start, 8 miles split and at the finish line. Details on how to sign up will be available closer to the event.

Note: Athlete database will be updated on Tuesday, September 3 and Friday, September 6.

PERKS

RACE PHOTOS:
FinisherPix is the official photographer at the Surftown Half & 5K presented by Westerly Hospital. 24-48h after the race, you can view and order your personal race photos. Save money by pre-ordering your photos during the registration process or after you’ve registered through your Participant Account, click here to access. Make sure your bib number is facing front at all times and don’t forget to smile!

MISQUAMICUT FALL FESTIVAL:
Save your bib! It will give you free entry ($10 value) to the annual Misquamicut Fallfest, featuring amusements, music, food and fun. Please visit www.misquamicutfestival.org for complete Fallfest details.

PACE TEAMS:
HMF Pace teams are available for the half marathon. Pace leaders will assemble in the start area 15 minutes prior to race start. More…

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