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The Inlet parking lot serves as the main staging area for marathon and 5K/8K participants—arrive early before roads close for the start. Half-marathon runners also park at the Inlet before shuttles to Assateague. Read height and RV restrictions; overflow may route to municipal alternatives.
Sources: Town of Ocean City · Ocean City Running Festival · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
