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MARSHFIELD FAIRGROUNDS TO HUMAROCK
​START TIME:  8:00 AM

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All 3 races will end at the Marshfield Recreation Department located at 900 Ferry Street in Humarock

 

​SHIRTS

The shirt deadline is the end of the day on Tuesday, August 20th.  Please be sure to register before the deadline if you would like to receive a race shirt. 

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​ON COURSE HYDRATION
Hydration stops will be located as follows:

• 5K:  River Street at approximately the 1/2 way point

• 10K:  Mile 2, 4 & 5 

• 1/2 Marathon:  Mile 2, 4, 6, 8, 9.5, 10.5, 12

  • Mile 4 & Mile 9.5 on the 1/2 Marathon will also have Gatorade​

Water and snacks will be available at the finish line

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RESTROOMS
Bathrooms are located at the start and finish line as well as at the miles 3.5 & 10 points on the 1/2 Marathon course 

 

​NUMBER PICKUP

• Friday, September 6th - 2:00pm - 7:00pm at Marathon Sports, 9 Court Street, Plymouth, MA

• Saturday, September 7th - 6:30am - 7:50am at Marshfield Fairgrounds, 60 South River Street, Marshfield, MA

  • 5K runners being dropped at the start/Marshfield Recreation also have the option of picking up their bib in that location between 6:30am and 7:50am​

Distance change requests will be accepted until noon on Friday, September 6th.  Please send an email to southshorerace@gmail.com.

   

COURSE TIME LIMIT

1/2 Marathon Participants:  The course will officially be open until 11:00 am, 3 hours after the race starts.  Anyone finishing before 11:00 am will receive an official finish time.  If you expect to finish in more than 3 hours you are welcome to join us but there will be limited services on the course and at the finish line.

Bag check will be available at the starting line.

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HEADPHONES

There are points along the course where each distance splits in different directions.  Don't make a turn onto the wrong course because your headphones are preventing you from following volunteer instructions.

 

 

​AWARDS
Overall top 3 male and female in each distance for all 3 distances

• 5K/10K Age Group Awards:  First place male and female in each age group 

​        Age groups:  10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

• 1/2 Marathon Age Group Awards:  Top 3 male and female in each age group       

        Age groups:  13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

 

Awards will be distributed at the conclusion of each race as soon as results are available.  

• 5K at 9:00am, 10K at 9:30am, 1/2 Marathon at 10:30am (times are approximate)​

Please be sure to collect your award on race day as we are unable to mail them.  You may have someone collect your award for you.

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PARKING

• Race day parking for ALL distances is at the Marshfield Fairgrounds.  GPS to 60 South River Street, Marshfield, MA.  The only entrance to the parking area is located at this entrance (GATE E) which is across the street from the Marshfield Central Fire Station.

• There is NO race day parking for runners or spectators at the Marshfield Recreation Department.   

• Spectators are welcome to find a place to park and walk to the finish line or find a place along the course to watch.  There are many beautiful spots to spectate from.

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START and FINISH LINES/SHUTTLES (shuttles are for runners only)

• There is NO PARKING allowed at the recreation department for runners or spectators. 

• 5K runners should park at the Marshfield Fairgrounds and take the shuttle the 3 mile ride to the 5K starting line at the Marshfield Recreation Department.  You may also be dropped off at the entrance of recreation department by a non-runner. 

  • Buses to the start will run from 6:30am - 7:30am.  The last bus leaves for the start at 7:30am SHARP. 

  • Buses back to the fairgrounds run from 8:30am - 11:30am.

• 10K & 1/2 Marathon runners should park at the Marshfield Fairgrounds which is also your starting location.  Your finish line is located at the Marshfield Recreation Department.  

  • Buses back to your car at the fairgrounds run from 8:30am - 11:30am.

• Shuttles are for runners only.  There are several places along the course to spectate.

  • 5K:  Ferry St @ the Sea Street bridge, Marshfield & Central Ave, River & Alden St, Ridge Road & Bayberry​

  • 10K:  So River @ Grove, along Clay Pit Road, Ferry & Church St, Ferry @ Sea St bridge

  • 1/2 Marathon:  So River @ Grove, along Clay Pit Road, Ferry & Church St, Summer & Station, along Old Main Street, Summer & Damons Point, Ferry @ Sea St bridge, Marshfield & Central Ave, Ridge Road & Bayberry

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SPECTATOR INFORMATION

The shuttle buses are for runners only but there are many beautiful places along the course where you can watch the race from.  Check out the course maps below for details on each course to find a safe place to park and watch.  Due to safety reasons there is no parking available at the recreation department where the finish line is.  You are welcome to find a place to park and walk down to the finish line.  You are also welcome to pick up your runner from the finish line.  Please meet them at the intersection of Ferry Street and South River Street and exit via South River Street to stay off the race course.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• No dogs are allowed on the race course.  If you need to participate with a trained service animal please send an email at least 3 days before the race to southshorerace@gmail.com.

• Registration fees are non-refundable and we do not allow deferrals.  We can transfer your bib to another Run to the Rock distance (5K or 10K) or to another runner.  To make a distance change or transfer your bib to someone else, please send an email to southshorerace@gmail.com.

• All finishers will receive a Run to the Rock finishers medal

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POST RACE EVENT

The Marshfield Community Rib Cook-off will be taking place at the Marshfield Fairgrounds throughout the afternoon and early evening on race day.  Discounted wristbands are available to purchase on their website.  Once inside there will be music throughout the day and plenty of food options for purchase.  The rib cook-off takes place from 12pm - 5pm.  The after hours event takes place from 5pm - 7pm.