Half Marathon
The Johnny Kelley Half Marathon in 2008 is a continued resurrection of a long past but not forgotten Memorial Day Weekend road race on Cape Cod that started back in the 1980's.
Course Description
The
course is extremely picturesque & historical along
Craigville Beach, Kalus Beach, historic Hyannis Harbor,
Lewis Bay, John F. Kennedy Memorial, Kennedy Family Compound,
Officer Michael Aselton Memorial Park, and the charming
Cape Cod villages of Hyannisport & Centerville.
The course is paved and mostly flat and gentle with a
few rolling areas.
The Johnny Kelley Half Marathon
is a one loop course. The course is not closed to traffic
however the traffic is very light on most of the courses.
The Course is well monitored by police and seasoned road
race volunteers.
Johnny Kelley Half Marathon
course is USATF certified by Ray Nelson.?
USATF Certification #MA07003RN
Bib Numbers
Each race will be designated with a different colored Bib#
to differentiate the participant in 2008.
White Bib = Half Marathon
Red Bib = 7.2m
Blue Bib = 5Km
Course Map

Photography
Capstone Photography will cover the race course, capturing photos of runners as they progress through the race. Race photos will be posted within five business days at www.capstonephoto.com for viewing and purchase. Unlike other race photography companies, Capstone Photography puts each image ordered through an exacting post-capture optimization process, so you can be sure that each photo you receive will be the best it can be!

Awards & Finisher Medals
To the top 2 finishers in each age & weight division men & women: 17 & under, 20--29, 30--39, 40-49, 50--59, 60--69, 70 & over, Clydesdale Open & Masters 190-210lbs., Clydesdale Open & Masters 211-225lbs., Clydesdale Open & Masters 226lbs.+, Clydesdale Sr. Masters 190lbs.+ & Filly Open & Masters 140lbs.+
You must weigh in - only if you are competing/participating in a weight division, please look for the USACFRF sponsored weigh-in at registration.
The overall, age & weight divisional winner awards ceremony will be on the Hyannis Village Town Green at 11:00 A.M. We will not be mailing out awards - you must attend the awards ceremony.
The first man & woman will each win a special engraved plaque
The top two in each division will be awarded a 2.5" medal with engraved race logo
Half Marathon "Finisher Medals" to all that complete the Johnny Kelley Half Marathon
Results for years 1996 through this year can be found at the results page.
Weather

Average temperature.......it's New England!! Be prepared for all weather conditions!!
Water stops & other aid stations
6 aid stations providing water,lemon-lime gatorade & toilets
Courses staffed by emergency vehicles and there are (4) EMT's along the course and (1) at the Finish Line with Emergency Service provided by Hyannis Fire Department & Centerville Fire Department