Eastern States 20 Miler & Half Marathon | MillenniumRunning.com
 

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Course Information

20 Miler

From Kittery, Maine to Hampton, NH along the spectacular Seacoast!

The Eastern States is a great final training run for any spring marathon! The race begins in scenic Kittery, ME, runs through historic Portsmouth, NH, along Route 1A overlooking the Atlantic, to the finish at Hampton Beach, NH. If you are looking for a flat fast 20 mile run then the Eastern States 20 Mile is your best bet. The race fits nicely into your marathon training schedule.

COURSE TIME LIMIT: 4.5 hours

Half Marathon

From Rye to Hampton along the spectacular New Hampshire Seacoast!

The Eastern States is a great training run for any spring marathon! The race begins on the ocean in Rye, runs along Route 1A overlooking the Atlantic, finishing in Hampton Beach, NH. If you are looking for a flat fast half marathon then the Eastern States 20 Mile is your best bet!

COURSE TIME LIMIT: 3.5 hours

 

Event Details

RACE DATE:
Sunday, March 16, 2025

20 Miler Start Location:
Traip Academy (12 Williams Ave, Kittery, ME)
Start Time: 11:00am

Half Marathon Start Location:
Odiorne Point State Park (570 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH)
Start Time: 10:30am

Finish Location:
Hampton Beach State Park (8 State Park Rd, Hampton, NH 03842


EARLY BIB PICK-UP:
Available at the Millennium Running Retail Store (138 Bedford Center Road, Bedford, NH) on Saturday, March 15, 2025  (10:30am-6:00pm)

RACE DAY REGISTRATION & BIB PICK-UP: 
Race Day Bib Pick Up & Registration (if not sold out) for BOTH the 20 Miler and the Half Marathon will be held at the respective start locations.

SHIRT PICK-UP:
Shirts can be picked up at the finish line at Hampton Beach State Park (8 State Park Rd, Hampton, NH, 03842)


PARTICIPANT PARKING:
ALL participant parking is located at Hampton Beach State Park (8 State Park Rd, Hampton, NH, 03842)

There is NO dedicated participant parking, drop-off parking, nor spectator parking at either the 20 miler start line or half marathon start line.

SHUTTLE BUSES:
Dedicated shuttle buses will take participants from Participant Parking at Hampton Beach State Park to the Start of the 20 Miler at Traip Academy in Kittery, ME or the Start of the Half Marathon at Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, NH, respectively.

  • All buses to the Half Marathon Start Line will depart Hampton Beach State Reservation at 8:50AM, sharp.
  • All buses to the 20 Miler Start Line will depart Hampton Beach State Reservation at 9:20AM, sharp.
  • It is approximately a 30 minute drive from Participant Parking to both start venues, respectively.
  • Bathrooms are available at Participant Parking, both start venues, and finish line.

RUNNER DROP OFF AT START:
Participant Drop off is permitted at the 20 Miler Start at Traip Academy (20 Williams Ave, Kittery, ME) and the Half Marathon Start at Odiorne Point State Park (570 Ocean Blvd., Rye, NH)

  • There is NO dedicated parking at either the 20 Miler start at Traip Academy or Half Marathon start at Odiorne Point State Park. Runner drop-off may be completed, however there will be no parking (even temporary) for the vehicle onsite.

GEAR CHECK:
Gear check drop off will be available for all participants at both start lines, Traip Academy or Odiorne Point State Park, respectively.   Gear Check pick up can be claimed at the Gear Check tent at the finish line.


MILE MARKERS:
Mile Markers will COUNT DOWN in both the 20 Miler and Half Marathon.  The 20 miler will count down from 19 to 1 and correspond with the last 13 miles (from 13 to 1) in the half marathon.   i.e.  the 1st mile into the 20 miler will be a “Mile 19”  marker indicating 19 miles to go.

AID STATIONS:
Located approximately every 2.5-3 miles for both distances, there are 7 Aid Stations in the 20 Miler and 5 in the Half Marathon.

All aid Stations will include water, Gatorade, and port-o-johns/toilets.

Clif Bloks will be available at the mile 11 and 13.1 aid stations of the 20 miler /  mile 3.9 and 6.1 aid stations of the half marathon.

Trash (including nutrition packets, cups, etc.) must be disposed of at the trash receptacles at each aid station.

Their locations are at the following mile markers:

 

Mile # (Half) Mile # (20 Miler)
1.5 2.7
3.9 6.4
6.1 8.6
9.5 11
11.8 13.1
16.5
18.8


BATHROOMS:
Each aid station (see above for locations) will have a port-o-john. Ample facilities will be provided near the Start & Finish lines.

TIME LIMITS:
20 Milers have a 4.5 hour time limit and Half Marathoners have a 3.5 hour time limit.

STROLLERS:
Due to safety concerns, strollers are not permitted.


RESULTS
Live online results will be published exclusively on MillenniumRunning.com and emailed and texted to those that opt in during registration. Results will be located on-site at the Millennium Running trailer at the finish line.

FINISHER MEDALS:  
Medals will be distributed at the finish line to all 20 Milers and Half Marathoners.

AGE-GROUP AWARDS: 
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female by Net Time in each 5-yr age group. (Half marathon: 12-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34 … 80+) (20 Miler: 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34 … 80+). Overall award winners for the top male and female of both races based off Gun Time will also be recognized. Stop by the Awards Tent following the race to claim your award.


POST RACE REFRESHMENTS:
Water, Gatorade, Stonyfield Yogurt, bananas, snacks and hot soup will be available at the finish line.

FOOD TRUCK
Visit the Stark Brewery Company Food Truck located in the post race venue for delicious food for purchase.

 


RACE PHOTOS
Millennium Running is happy to provide FREE digital race photos from this event. Photos will be posted online 3-4 business days following the event.


TRANSFER TO ANOTHER RACE DISTANCE, TO VIRTUAL, OR TO A NEW PARTICIPANT
Should you wish to transfer to another race distance or to the virtual option, begin HERE by editing your entry. After triggering your edit entry link via email, please select “Change Category” button at the top of your entry. From there, you will complete and check out with a new registration and your existing entry will be removed. Be sure to complete and finish the check out of your new registration to finalize your transfer. Please read our Refund & Transfer Policy for full information.
If you’d like to transfer your registration to a new participant, begin HERE by editing your entry. After triggering your edit entry link via email, please select “”Transfer Registration” button at the top of your entry. You may then enter the email address of the person who will be transferring into the event in your place. They’ll receive a link to register with your previous entry fee carrying over. Please note, there is a $10 transfer fee to complete this process. Please read our Refund & Transfer Policy for full information.

GENERAL FAQs: Read a full list of General FAQ’s here.

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Virtual Details

VIRTUAL RACE DATE & TIMES
Anytime before Monday, March 17, 2025. Whatever time that works for you.


T-SHIRTS
T-shirts are limited to first 1,200 registered in-person and virtual participants combined. Virtual participants that qualify for event give-a-ways, can choose to have them either mailed to them (which is part of the online registration process or part the transfer to virtual process) or pick them up at our Millennium Running Retail Store. If you are unable to make early bib pickup, please elect to have your item(s) shipped as they cannot be guaranteed past event day.


HOW DO I SUBMIT MY RESULTS?
It’s easy! On the Thursday of event week, we will be sending you a unique link via email to your RunReg entry that will allow you to submit your race results.

You can also access your entry to add your virtual time by clicking HERE to edit your entry. After triggering your edit entry link via email, please scroll down to the question asking for your virtual time. You can enter your time, scroll down to the bottom of the entry, then complete your submission by saving the edit. (Please note that the ability to submit results will not be available until Thursday of race week).

Results must be submitted by 11:59pm on Monday, March 17.


RESULTS
Official Results will be published exclusively on millenniumrunning.com on Tuesday, March 18. You have until 11:59pm on Monday, March 17 to submit your time using the unique link provided in your confirmation email.


What about the Elliot Millennium Series and Delta Dental Points Chase?
Virtual registrants will earn miles towards the Elliot Millennium Series Jacket! However, no points will be assigned for the Delta Dental Points Chase.

Go the distance. Earn the jacket!

Complete at least 3 events totaling 26.2 miles to earn the Elliot Millennium Running Series Jacket. For complete list of events, rules and details, Learn More…

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