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Saturday, March 20th, 2027
39 West Grand Avenue, Old Orchard Beach ME
Half
28–43°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2026
30–44°F
rain
2025
38–45°F
dry
2024
30–45°F
rain
2023
22–46°F
dry
2022
35–55°F
dry
2021
24–53°F
dry
2020
36–61°F
rain
2019
20–41°F
dry
2018
14–38°F
dry
2017
26–45°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
28°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Race Date: March 20, 2027
Race starts at 9 AM
Race day registration and packet pick-up start at 7:30 AM at the Brunswick Hotel, 39 West Grand Ave., Old Orchard Beach, Maine.
Water stops at mile 2.5, 5.5, 7.5 & 9.5 / Display clocks at 5K and 10K / Mile markers 1-13, 5K & 10K mile markers.
All runners receive a custom finisher’s medal. NEW MEDALS THIS YEAR BIG & BEAUTIFUL
First 100 runners receive a custom magnet.
Custom race bib.
Long sleeve technical shirts are $15.00 extra. Please pre-register for tech shirts by 03/03/27. Note that unisex sizes are available, but women should size down. Tech shirts cannot be purchased on race day.
5K Sports Race Management provides mac & cheese and salad for the runners only. If runners want to buy food for family or friends, it $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids on race day. CASH BAR after 10:30 AM
Women’s Course Records 2025- Bethanie Brown- 1:19:25
Men’s Course Record 2025- Aaron Willingham- 1:09:52
Master’s Course Records 2019- Phillip DiRusso-1:23:56 / Mary Pardi- 1:27:36
On the Run Half Marathon web site: www.ontherunhalfmarathon.com
Awards:
1st, 2nd, 3rd overall male and female / 1st, 2nd, 3rd age group awards 1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99
Parking
Click here for parking on race day/ Parking on 1st Street between Old Orchard Street and Heath Street / Free parking
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Scarborough Girls Middle School Travel Basketball Team who will be volunteering at intersections and water stations.
Course map
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Run clubs near Old Orchard Beach to train with before race day.
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