2025

The go-to beach resort for Marylanders and DC residents.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Boardwalk on Atlantic Ocean

Year Round Walk

SN: 127491 - 2025 / Y1572

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Archway at the Boardwalk
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Boardwalk at Dusk
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Boardwalk when busy
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Tourist Traps Galore
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when is the event

From Wed, Jan 1st, 2025 to Dec 31st, 2025

Start times: 8-4PM Mon-Fri, possibly Sat 9-3pm CLOSED Sundays

Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only

where is the event

Ocean City, Maryland

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Par-For-The-Course

Step to the Beat

Walking with America's Veterans

CC: Worcester County

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Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks are not shown to reduce clutter.

Event comments

Convention Center open 8-4 PM Monday through Friday, may be open Saturday, 9-3 CLOSED on Sundays. Also closed all Federal Holidays, day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve and Christmas. Ask for box at counter. If you plan to do the event on a weekend, the use of the OSB is recommended.NO DOGS are allowed on the boardwalk between May 1 and September 30. Normally there is adequate parking at the Convention Center. But for very large events there the parking lot may fill up. If concerned, the website is ocmdconventioncenter.com. Fee for IVV credit or non-IVV is $4.00. Children 12 and under walk for free (IVV credit included) courtesy of Freestate Happy Wanderers. If you phone the POC, please leave a detailed message, and she will return your call ASAP.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10, 12km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: No

Strollers: Easy

Wheelchairs: Easy

Event information

The 5 and 10 Km trails are out and back on the Boardwalk along the Atlantic Ocean beach front. The 12 Km trail makes a loop going out along Synepuxent Bay and returns the entire length of the Boardwalk. An alternate 5 K trail starts at the south end of the Boardwalk and requires a 3 mile drive from the Convention Center.The trails are flat, at sea level, mostly along paved sidewalks and the Boardwalk. Ask for box at counter (south end of bldg). Water and restrooms are available at the Start and seasonally along the Boardwalk. Food and drinks may be purchased at establishments along the way.

Awards: 'A' Award available

how to get to the event

OSB - First register for the event

The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page or the maps phrase below, if provided by the club. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.

Maps phrase and directions link

Click "GO" to bring up the directions on Google maps to the event starting point.

Ocean City Convention and Visitors Bureau

The above maps phrase is only provided for planning purposes. The downloaded event directions provide detailed directions to the starting point and possible alternate start point locations. THERE IS NO PHYSICAL START BOX AT THIS LOCATION.

event sponsor

Freestate Happy Wanderers (AVA-0190)

Event website: sites.google.com/svsvc.org/fhw/home

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.