Trail of Two Cities 5K

The 16th TRAIL OF TWO CITIES Run/Walk between Ocean City and Somers Point will "break new ground" this year. The race will be over the new causeway now being completed between the two Cities. Participants will be able to bid farewell to the old bridges now being demolished.
 
The event begins 8 a.m., Nov. 5 at the Ocean City Transportation Center, 10th and Haven Ave. and concludes at JFK Park in Somers Point. The Causeway will be closed to vehicles from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
 
Runners will compete in various age groups from 9 years to 70 plus, male and female. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group. There will be special awards to the male and female with the best over-all times.
 
Walkers will participate for the opportunity to take in the sights, snap photos, enjoy a relaxed workout and be among the first to navigate the new Causeway by foot. No pets, skate boards, bikes or roller blades will be allowed because of insurance restrictions.
Pre-registration is $20 if received by Oct. 28 and $25 the day of the race. No mail-ins will be accepted after Oct. 28. Immediate families of up to four may register for a discounted price of $60. Separate registration forms are required for each family participant. Families must pre-register and all forms must be mailed together.
 
Same day registration starts 7 a.m. at the Ocean City Transportation Center, 10th and Haven Ave. Packet pick-up and late entry will also be conducted at the Transportation Center. Buses will be available at the finish line at JFK Park in Somers Point to transport runners to the start before the race from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Buses will also transport runners back to Ocean City at the conclusion of the race.
 
The finish and awards ceremony will be held at JFK Park after all participants have  completed the course. Shirts are guaranteed to first 300 pre-registrants or while supplies last. Refreshments will be available at the conclusion of the event.
Registrations are available at City Hall Annex, 901 Asbury Ave., in Ocean City,
(609) 525-9300 (call also if you want them emailed, mailed or faxed) or from New York Ave. School in Somers Point, (609) 927-2053, Ext. 3101.