COURSE

Updates to Course Map and Traffic Advisory coming October 1, 2026.

Changes will include Miles 11 - 24 due to construction on the Ventnor Boardwalk.

Marathon USATF Certification Number: NJ22009DB

Half Marathon USATF Certification Number: NJ22008DB
KEY TURNS:
5K Turn Around: Raleigh Ave. on the Boardwalk 
10K Turn Around: Avolyn Ave. on the Boardwalk 
Half Marathon Turn Around: Baton Rouge Ave. on the Boardwalk
Marathon Turn Around: on Atlantic Ave. at the end of the divider in Longport. 
Timing: 
We will be using chip timing with mats at the start and finish lines and at the following points:
  • 5K 
  • 10K
  • 19 Mile
There will be timing clocks positioned throughout the course. Please note the clocks will start when the first runner crosses the start line, reflecting the gun time. Your results will include your personal chip time and gun time.
Portable Restrooms:
Start/Finish on the Boardwalk @ Michigan Ave.
Mile 2 - Brigantine Blvd.
Mile 3 - Brigantine Blvd. & Harrah’s Ramp 
Mile 4 - Behind Borgata
Mile 7 - New Hampshire Ave.
Mile 10.5 & 25 -  Atlantic City Boardwalk at Roosevelt Ave.
Mile 14.25 & 21.5  - Atlantic Ave. at corner of Granville Ave.
Mile 14.75 & 16.5 - 36th Ave. & Atlantic Ave. 
Mile 17.5 & 20.5 - Monroe Ave. & Amherst Ave. 
Mile 19 - Jerome Ave. 
Marathon & Half Marathon Hydration Stations
Water & Gatorade Endurance will be offered at the following Hydration Stations:
Mile 1 - Bacharach Blvd. before Convention Center 
Mile 2.5 - Brigantine Blvd. after Connector Rd. 
Mile 4 - Borgata Service Rd. 
Mile 5.5 - Maryland Ave. 
Mile 7 - New Hampshire Ave. 
Mile 8.25 - New Jersey Ave. on the Boardwalk in front of Showboat
Mile 10 & 25.2 - Chelsea Ave. on the Boardwalk (2-way) 
Mile 11.5 & 24 - Surrey Ave. on the Boardwalk 
Mile 14.25 & 21.5 - Margate Library (2-way) 
Mile 14.75 & 16.5 - Atlantic Ave. & 33rd Ave./35th Ave. (2-way)
Mile 15.5 - Atlantic Ave. & 11th Ave.  
Mile 17.5 & 20.5 - Monroe Ave. 
Mile 19 - Jerome Ave.

Hüma Energy Gels will be served at the following Hydration Stations:

Mile 7 - New Hampshire Ave. - Marathon & Half Marathon

Mile 15.5 - 11th Ave. Longport - Marathon

Mile 17.5 & 20.5 - Monroe Ave. - Marathon


10K & 5K Hydration Stations

Mile 1 & 5.2 (10K ONLY): Boardwalk at Albany Ave. 

Mile 2.5 & 4 (10K ONLY): Boardwalk at Somerset Ave. 

Bag Check:

On Boardwalk in front of Bally's. Only one bag per runner. Bag check will not accept loose clothing or suitcases. 


Parking: Runners are responsible for parking fees.

  • Caesar's Colosseum Parking Garage - 2099 Pacific Ave.


  • Bally's Self Parking Garage -2000-2012 Pacific Ave. 


  • Park Place Parking - 116 Park Pl.


  • Public Parking Garage - 2201 Pacific Ave.


  • Park Place Parking - 148 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.


Various street parking is also available.

Course Time Limit:
The marathon course will be open for 6.5 hours (14.89 Min Per Mile) The half marathon course will be open for 3 hours and 30 minutes. (16 Min Per Mile) 

The 5K and 10K are walker friendly; however, the marathon and half marathon course have strict course limitations. We ask that all runners and walkers that register for this event are prepared to complete the marathon during the time restriction listed above. 

Course Cut Off Locations:

 

  • 10K Split @ Melrose Ave. 
  • 9:58 am CUT OFF
  • 13.1 Mile @ Essex Ave. 
  • 11:15 am CUT OFF 
  • Mile 19

 

All runners must passed these locations by the times listed above. If you are not able to maintain this pace you will be asked to accept shuttle service to the finish area at Michigan Ave.