UPDATE: Friday, June 12th.
The Eastern States Road Race has announced that the 25th Running of the Eastern States 20 Mile & Half-Marathon will be held as a virtual event due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The virtual event will take place during the week of Sunday, August 23rd through Saturday, August 29th (through various options listed below).
We understand your frustrations with all that has taken place and deeply appreciate your patience with this announcement. Please understand that this was an incredibly difficult decision to come to. Taking into consideration were the logistics of the race but most importantly the health concerns of our participants, staff, volunteers, sponsors, spectators and supporters along with the general running community.
FAQ:
Can I get a refund/deferral for my registration?
Deferrals are allowed from the date of registration through August 1st, 2020. Absolutely no deferrals will be allowed after August 1st, 2020. Once a 20 Mile/Half-Marathon deferral is requested, the decision is final. The 20 Mile/Half-Marathon deferral is good for the 2021 race only. An entrant with a 20 Mile/Half-Marathon deferral will be discounted 65% for the 2021 race. If you want to defer, please email the assistant to the race director, Steve Infascelli (steve.infa@marathonsports.com) in writing that you would like to defer and you will get a confirmation email back. We unfortunately are not able to provide refunds for the 2020 race, but again would be happy to defer your registration.
Is it possible to transfer my bib to someone else?
Yes, simply reach out to the assistant to the race director, Steve Infascelli (steve.infa@marathonsports.com) for more information on how to do this.
How do I get my “Swag”?
Those who would like to pick up their race bag (bib; t-shirt; pint glass; buff; medal) in person may do so during the week prior to the event (Sunday, August 16th, through Saturday, August 22nd during normal operating hours at Runner’s Alley in Portsmouth, NH.). All registered participants picking up their bag will receive 15% discounts on purchases during this time. *Please note that items in swag bag are dependent upon when you registered*
If you would like items shipped to you, you must email the assistant to the race director, Steve Infascelli (steve.infa@marathonsports.com) with your full name and preferred shipping address.
What are these other ‘options’ you mentioned on how to run the race?
Please take care and remember that, unlike at a sanctioned road race, there will be no support of any kind (unless you plan it yourself). Police, lead vehicles, course monitors, water stops, medical support and a safe course to run will not be provided. Participants are advised not to run the official course. If you choose to run the official course, know that during this time of year the traffic is increasingly dangerous. For that reason, it is in your best interest run or walk in a safe place that you enjoy.
Option 1:
Run the race in 1 day: Please take the necessary safety precautions. This race was initially established as a training run for the Boston Marathon. Three weeks out is when participants would typically run their final 20 mile long run. We’d like to keep that theme in mind for those who are continuing to run Boston this year.
Option 2:
Run the race spread over 4 days: We’d suggest 4 days of 5 miles, but this is ultimately up to you. This would be a down week (mileage wise) while training for the Boston Marathon and we’d like to offer this opportunity as a way to stay focused and help with your training.
We are also currently working to solidify something extra exciting for this option... We will provide a Zoom meetings link (for those interested) so you may tune in while on your treadmill (or running with your phone or for anyone interested) for some very special guest(s) interviews! More information on this at a later date.
Tracking Results:
Participants will be sent a link to simply enter data regarding their run(s) which will be added to an official Leaderboard.
Will there be prizes/awards?
Because this year’s event will be run on many different routes, possibly over a few days, mostly measured unofficially, and based on the honor system, the prizes (awarded in the form of $25 gift certificates) will be raffled off at random by bib number. There will be 100 cards raffled off so you’ve got GREAT chances!
The Eastern States Road Race has announced that the 25th Running of the Eastern States 20 Mile & Half-Marathon will be held as a virtual event due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The virtual event will take place during the week of Sunday, August 23rd through Saturday, August 29th (through various options listed below).
We understand your frustrations with all that has taken place and deeply appreciate your patience with this announcement. Please understand that this was an incredibly difficult decision to come to. Taking into consideration were the logistics of the race but most importantly the health concerns of our participants, staff, volunteers, sponsors, spectators and supporters along with the general running community.
FAQ:
Can I get a refund/deferral for my registration?
Deferrals are allowed from the date of registration through August 1st, 2020. Absolutely no deferrals will be allowed after August 1st, 2020. Once a 20 Mile/Half-Marathon deferral is requested, the decision is final. The 20 Mile/Half-Marathon deferral is good for the 2021 race only. An entrant with a 20 Mile/Half-Marathon deferral will be discounted 65% for the 2021 race. If you want to defer, please email the assistant to the race director, Steve Infascelli (steve.infa@marathonsports.com) in writing that you would like to defer and you will get a confirmation email back. We unfortunately are not able to provide refunds for the 2020 race, but again would be happy to defer your registration.
Is it possible to transfer my bib to someone else?
Yes, simply reach out to the assistant to the race director, Steve Infascelli (steve.infa@marathonsports.com) for more information on how to do this.
How do I get my “Swag”?
Those who would like to pick up their race bag (bib; t-shirt; pint glass; buff; medal) in person may do so during the week prior to the event (Sunday, August 16th, through Saturday, August 22nd during normal operating hours at Runner’s Alley in Portsmouth, NH.). All registered participants picking up their bag will receive 15% discounts on purchases during this time. *Please note that items in swag bag are dependent upon when you registered*
If you would like items shipped to you, you must email the assistant to the race director, Steve Infascelli (steve.infa@marathonsports.com) with your full name and preferred shipping address.
What are these other ‘options’ you mentioned on how to run the race?
Please take care and remember that, unlike at a sanctioned road race, there will be no support of any kind (unless you plan it yourself). Police, lead vehicles, course monitors, water stops, medical support and a safe course to run will not be provided. Participants are advised not to run the official course. If you choose to run the official course, know that during this time of year the traffic is increasingly dangerous. For that reason, it is in your best interest run or walk in a safe place that you enjoy.
Option 1:
Run the race in 1 day: Please take the necessary safety precautions. This race was initially established as a training run for the Boston Marathon. Three weeks out is when participants would typically run their final 20 mile long run. We’d like to keep that theme in mind for those who are continuing to run Boston this year.
Option 2:
Run the race spread over 4 days: We’d suggest 4 days of 5 miles, but this is ultimately up to you. This would be a down week (mileage wise) while training for the Boston Marathon and we’d like to offer this opportunity as a way to stay focused and help with your training.
We are also currently working to solidify something extra exciting for this option... We will provide a Zoom meetings link (for those interested) so you may tune in while on your treadmill (or running with your phone or for anyone interested) for some very special guest(s) interviews! More information on this at a later date.
Tracking Results:
Participants will be sent a link to simply enter data regarding their run(s) which will be added to an official Leaderboard.
Will there be prizes/awards?
Because this year’s event will be run on many different routes, possibly over a few days, mostly measured unofficially, and based on the honor system, the prizes (awarded in the form of $25 gift certificates) will be raffled off at random by bib number. There will be 100 cards raffled off so you’ve got GREAT chances!
25th Annual
Eastern States Road Race
20 Mile & Half-Marathon
Sunday, March 29th, 2020
11:00am Start
From Kittery, Maine to Salisbury, Massachusetts along the spectacular New Hampshire Seacoast. Seven towns, three states - all in one race! Running The Boston Marathon? The Eastern States is a great final training run!
Registration Pricing:
Eastern States Road Race
20 Mile & Half-Marathon
Sunday, March 29th, 2020
11:00am Start
From Kittery, Maine to Salisbury, Massachusetts along the spectacular New Hampshire Seacoast. Seven towns, three states - all in one race! Running The Boston Marathon? The Eastern States is a great final training run!
Registration Pricing:
- 20M | HM |
- $60 | $60 | Month of December
- $65 | $65 | Month of January
- $70 | $70 | Month of February
- $70 | $70 | Month of March
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Eastern States
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Bib Number Pick-Up.
Pre-Race:
Bib Number Pick-Up will take place at:
Runner's Alley- Portsmouth
104 Congress Street
Portsmouth, NH.,
03801
- Friday, March 27th, during the hours of 12pm-6pm.
- Saturday, March 28th, during the hours of 10am-5pm.
- Please note: You are allowed to pick up for others and others may pick up for you.
Race Day:
Bib Number Pick-Up will take place starting at 9am at the following locations:
20M: 9am
Robert W. Traip Academy
12 Williams Ave.,
Kittery, ME.,
03904
Half-Marathon: 9am
Wallis Sands State Beach
1070 Old Ocean Blvd.,
Rye, NH.,
03870
Water // Aid Stations.
There will be six aid stations along the 20Mile course:
- 3M
- 7M
- 10M
- 12.5M
- 15M
- 18M
- 3M
- 5.5M
- 8M
- 11M
