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. When you check-in at each bar running racers must either do 3 push ups or sample a fish taco to receive a "Token" to be eligible to win a prize from the treasure chest at the finish line. Up to 3 people can win! At the finish line you will also be asked to vote for your favorite fish taco. A map will be posted at the start to mark the location of each check in. Chasing the Mermaid is limited to 100 participants.
Start Time: Run 6:15pm, Bike 6:20pm
Prizes for Top Runners. Bike Costume Contest. Fish Taco Contest. Chance to Win the Treasurer Chest Prize!
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. When you check-in at each bar running racers must either do 3 push ups or sample a fish taco to receive a "Token" to be eligible to win a prize from the treasure chest at the finish line. Up to 3 people can win! At the finish line you will also be asked to vote for your favorite fish taco. A map will be posted at the start to mark the location of each check in. Chasing the Mermaid is limited to 100 participants.
Start Time: Run 6:15pm, Bike 6:20pm
Prizes for Top Runners. Bike Costume Contest. Fish Taco Contest. Chance to Win the Treasurer Chest Prize!
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. Bikers must observe the rules of the road.
Prizes for best decorated bike and best Mermaid/Merman 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. Bikers must observe the rules of the road.
Prizes for best decorated bike and best Mermaid/Merman Costume.
Strongly suggested route for Bike participants.
Accommodations
The Engleside Inn is offering a special Chasing the Mermaid rate of $119 for the night of Sept. 29th. 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 $119 for the night of Sept. 29th. 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.
