Race Details
Both runners and bikers must observe rules of the road. Here's the catch: runners must keep moving at all times. If you hit a traffic light that is green you must go straight, if you hit a red light you must run either left or right. The route will not be marked You are responsible for Navigating your way to each check-in bar where you will receive a sticker to be placed on your bib to prove you were there. When you check-in at each bar racers must check-in and you will have the option of doing 5 push-ups or a drink. A map will be posted at the start to mark the location of each bar.
Prizes for top runners.
Both runners and bikers must observe rules of the road. Here's the catch: runners must keep moving at all times. If you hit a traffic light that is green you must go straight, if you hit a red light you must run either left or right. The route will not be marked You are responsible for Navigating your way to each check-in bar where you will receive a sticker to be placed on your bib to prove you were there. When you check-in at each bar racers must check-in and you will have the option of doing 5 push-ups or a drink. A map will be posted at the start to mark the location of each bar.
Prizes for top runners.
Proceeds support the
Bikers (non competitive / not a race)
Participating bikers are responsible for renting or bringing their own bike, as well as, returning their bike to the rental facility. We recommend you reserve your bike prior to the event. LBI rentals Acme Beach & Bike and Surf Buggy. If bringing your own bike you must have a light on the bike - safety first! Bikers will need to wear a helmet.
Prizes for best bike decoration, best bike costume and best group bike costume.
Strongly suggested route for Bike participants.
Participating bikers are responsible for renting or bringing their own bike, as well as, returning their bike to the rental facility. We recommend you reserve your bike prior to the event. LBI rentals Acme Beach & Bike and Surf Buggy. If bringing your own bike you must have a light on the bike - safety first! Bikers will need to wear a helmet.
Prizes for best bike decoration, best bike costume and best group bike costume.
Strongly suggested route for Bike participants.
Accommodations
The Engleside Inn is offering a special Chasing the Mermaid rate of $99 for the night of Sept. 23rd. Please call the hotel at (609) 492-1251 and request the Chasing the Mermaid Room Rate.
The Engleside Inn is offering a special Chasing the Mermaid rate of $99 for the night of Sept. 23rd. Please call the hotel at (609) 492-1251 and request the Chasing the Mermaid Room Rate.
WHP Events
Chasing the Mermaid is brought to you by WHP Events & Timing. Other races by WHP are Trails4Tails Fest, Feed the Beast & WXT Ultra.
Chasing the Mermaid is brought to you by WHP Events & Timing. Other races by WHP are Trails4Tails Fest, Feed the Beast & WXT Ultra.
