Ocean City Running Festival

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in West Ocean City (Maryland, United States)

Location

West Ocean City, Maryland, United StatesShow on map(38.3315° N, 75.1068° W)

Date & StatusNovember 14, 2026Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Ocean City Running Festival is an endurance sporting event in West Ocean City, Maryland, US focused on Road Running. Key features include Seaside & Coast, Nature & Off-Road, City Run.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 8 Km (8 km, +36 m D+), and 5 Km (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 14, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ocmdrunfest.com).

Official website

Ocean City Running Festival in West Ocean City (Work: "Front of the race on Hope Street", Photo: DS Pugh, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Front of the race on Hope Street" · Photo: **DS Pugh** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
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Event characteristics

Seaside & Coast Nature & Off-Road City Run

Races & distances (4)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	8 m - 88 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	11 m - 51 m	Loop course	Route & profile
8 Km	Road Running	8 km	+36 m	14 m - 29 m	Loop course	Route & profile
5 Km	Road Running	5 km	+22 m	17 m - 26 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+190 m D+

Elevation loss

-190 m D-

Altitude range

8 m - 88 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+190 m D+Peak 88 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 88 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 88 m·at 14.6 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Ocean City Running Festival take place?

Ocean City Running Festival takes place in West Ocean City, Maryland, US (start area at coordinates 38.3315° N, 75.1068° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 14, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Ocean City Running Festival?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 8 Km (8 km, +36 m D+), and 5 Km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Ocean City Running Festival?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 88 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Ocean City Running Festival?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ocmdrunfest.com).