Gulf Beach Half Marathon

Gulf Beach Half Marathon is a USATF-certified, 13.1-mile race held in Milford, Connecticut, along the Gulf Beach Recreation Area and the Silver Sands State Park Boardwalk. Now in its 15th year, it serves as the RRCA Connecticut State Championship Half Marathon. The course is described as flat, fast, and scenic, with Gulf Street closed at the start and police or volunteers at key intersections.

Runners enjoy multiple aid stations (water and Gatorade Endurance) and accessible bathrooms, plus finish-line goodies—tech shirts, custom finisher medals, free photos, and post-race snacks. Transponder timing, live results, and a three-race Shoreline Sharks series streaker incentive add extra motivation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.