A 64-year-old New England classic drops fresh results this morning, and it's a big one. The 64th Annual Ocean Beach/John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon in New London, Connecticut, just posted finisher results with 641 runners crossing the line in 2026. That's a hefty field for a race that's been around since the early 1960s — proof that a classic shoreline course still pulls a crowd.
Also new on the results board today: the Little Miami Half Marathon and 10K in Morrow, Ohio, with 287 finishers from its 2026 running. Check the full Little Miami results to see how your Ohio neighbors fared.
Two races, two regions, one morning
Both races highlight the geographic spread of half marathon season in mid-August — one hugging the Atlantic coast, the other tracing a river valley in the Midwest.
- New London, CT — 641 finishers at the Kelley Half, a race named for the legendary John J. Kelley, the "father of American distance running." The Ocean Beach course is known for flat, fast miles along Long Island Sound.
- Morrow, OH — 287 finishers at Little Miami, a race that runs alongside the Little Miami River and often doubles as a tune-up for fall marathons.
Why 641 stands out
That finisher count at Kelley is notable — it's a strong turnout for a mid-August race, especially one that's been running for more than six decades. It suggests the race's reputation for reliability and community keeps bringing runners back, even when summer humidity is at its peak. If you're looking for a race with deep history and a big pack to chase, New London delivered.
Quick hits
- Both results pages are live now — search by name or bib.
- The Kelley Half's 2027 date is likely to follow the same early-August slot, based on this year's timing.
- Little Miami's 10K also finished alongside the half, but today's results upload includes both distances.
That's the morning update. More races and results are on the way — check back tomorrow for the next batch.