Run MONOPOLY Series - Atlantic City Athlete Information

Run MONOPOLY Series – Atlantic City, NJ


Event Date  
 📅 May 17, 2025 - This is a rain or shine event.  


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Athlete Support: contact@runmonopoly.com 


**We have sent out an email requesting the following: Date of Birth, Gender Confirmation, and Shirt Size.   If you have not responded to this email please email us at your convenience or respond to the email that was originally sent.  contact@runmonopoly.com 


📍 LOCATION & PARKING

Venue Address:
Atlantic City Boardwalk  

Metropolitan Ave and the Boardwalk 

Atlantic City, NJ - Google Maps (Click Here)


Parking:

  • Suggested Event Parking: Showboat Parking - Google Maps (Click Here)

The Showboart has provided us discount parking for the event.   There will be a QR code placed on the above event page or you can use the code "RUN10" to have the discount applied.  


We recommend arriving at least 45–60 minutes before your start time




🕓 EVENT SCHEDULE


Friday 5/16

10:00am until 7:00pm

Early Packet Pickup (preferred option)


Saturday 5/17


2:00 AM

Road Closure in Effect


6:00 AM

Registration & Packet Pickup Opens


7:00 AM

DJ & Music Start


7:15 AM

Group Warm-Up


7:30 AM

Half Marathon Start


7:45 AM

5K Start


11:30 AM

Course Closes



📝 PACKET PICKUP


Early Packet Pickup will be held at the Host Hotel Ocean Casino Resort.   Pre-event pickup will be on Friday May 16th from 10:00am until 7:00pm. Take the escalator down one level from the lobby.   The hotel will also have signs posted to direct you to the proper location. 


We will have packet pickup available the day of the event starting at 6:00am.   We prefer if at all possible to pick up the day before to help the race day process.  


Walk-up Registration available at Packet Pick-up if the event is not sold out.  Photo IDs are REQUIRED. You may pick up for a friend if you have a copy of their photo ID. NO EXCEPTIONS!  Participants MUST also download and sign event waiver and present when picking up your bib.  Click Here for Waiver


Onsite Location: Metropolitan Ave just off the Boardwalk 
 Time: 6:00 AM – 7:15 AM (Race Day Only)


Included in your packet:


  • Race Bib (with timing chip)

  • Safety pins

  • Run MONOPOLY race shirt

  • Info card

**Bib must be worn on the front and visible at all times. 



🎽 RACE STARTS


  • Half Marathon runners will line up at the Half Start Arch @ 7:20am and the official scheduled start is at 7:30am 

  • 5K runners will line up at the 5K Start Arch @ 7:35 and the 
    official start is scheduled for 7:40am 

  • Kids Fun Run will start shortly after the 5k Finishes (listen for announcement)

  • Listen for announcements and follow signage to your start area



🗺 COURSE INFO


🏁 5K Course:

  • 1 water station at the halfway point (approximately Kennedy Plaza)

  • The course is an out and back.  


🏁 Half Marathon Course:  


  • Scenic mix of boardwalk and paved road

  • Water stations will be equipped with a first aid kit,  water, and Honey Stinger gels and chews.   Locations will be Kennedy Plaza,  Jackson/Boardwalk (before entering Ventnor.  You will hit this one twice on the way in and out),  Oriental and New Hampshire (approximately Mile 10) you will also encounter this one again on your way back to the boardwalk. 

  • 2 Medics Staffed

  • Pace is 18/min mile.   The city has informed us that there is rough cut off for the event.   After the 4 hour cut off you will still be allowed to finish but will have to utilize sidewalks along the course to finish. 

  • Portable Toilets will be available at Jackson/Boardwalk and New Jersey Ave.  Also, there are public restrooms that are located and accessible throughout the course on the boardwalk.    




💦 HYDRATION & AID


  • Water at each station w/ first aid

  • Half Marathon will also have Honey Stinger Chews and Gels (if you do not need these items please allow others that do need to take advantage) 

  • First aid at Finish Line and on course

  • Please toss cups into bins, not on the road or boardwalk!



🏁 FINISH LINE


  • You’ll cross under the big MONOPOLY-themed arch

  • Volunteers will hand out:

    • Finisher medals

    • Water/Banana

    • Post-race snacks

  • A medical tent and photo backdrops will be nearby





📸 PHOTOS & SOCIAL


  • Free Race Photos will be sent shortly after the event.  

  • Photo ops available with MONOPOLY  backdrops

  • Tag your pics with #RunMonopolyAC

  • Follow us:
     IG: [@RunMonopolySeries]
     FB: [RunMonopolySeries]



🎲 THEMED EXPERIENCE


  • Expect to “Pass GO,” avoid “Jail,” and Free Parking on course

  • Don’t forget to wear your best themed gear!




🚨 SAFETY & WEATHER

  • Event happens rain or shine

  • In case of lightning or other dangerous conditions, updates will be made on-site and via text alert (if opted in)

  • If you feel unwell, alert a volunteer/staff or visit the medical tent immediately



🙌 VOLUNTEERS & SUPPORT


Please thank our amazing volunteers and sponsors—they help bring the magic of this event to life!  If you know someone that is interested in Volunteering please have them reach out to jen@runmonopoly.com