Gulf Beach Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Gulf Beach Half Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Milford, Connecticut. The race is designated as the 2026 Connecticut State Championship Half Marathon for the Road Runners Club of America. The course is USATF certified (CT19028JHP). All entrants receive a men's or women's cut short sleeve tech shirt and finishers receive a custom finisher medal with a choice of two medal options. Custom awards are given to the top three men and women overall and in five-year age divisions from 15 to 80+.
Course, logistics and entry
The course runs along Milford beaches and includes the Silver Sands State Park boardwalk. Aid stations are located at miles 2.75, 4.75, 6.75, 8.75 and 10.75 and are stocked with Poland Spring Water and Gatorade Endurance. Bathrooms and porto-lets are available at the start/finish and near miles 3, 4.5, 8.5 and 10. Transponder timing is used for gun and net times, and live results are provided. The venue is Gulf Beach and lot 635 Gulf Street, Milford, CT 06460, with parking in beach lots and on-street; 300 permit spots are available in resident-only lots until 11am and additional legal street parking is within about 1/4 mile. The half marathon has a 3:30 time cutoff. Entries are nonrefundable; transfers and deferrals are allowed until 8/12/2026 for a fee. Free downloadable race photos and finisher certificates are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.