2026 Run MONOPOLY Series - Atlantic City Athlete Information

2026 Run MONOPOLY Series – Atlantic City, NJ

Event Date  


 📅 May 16 & 17, 2026 - This is a rain or shine event.  

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Athlete Support: contact@runmonopoly.com 

 


📍 LOCATION & PARKING

 

Packet Pickup:

Ocean Casino Resort (Top Golf Location on Casino Floor level) 

Friday and Saturday - 10am until 7pm

Link to Ocean Casino Resort Address - 

 

Start/Finish Line Location

Atlantic City Boardwalk  

Intersection of Metropolitan Ave and the Boardwalk (on the boardwalk)

Atlantic City, NJ - Google Maps (Click Here)


Parking:

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


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

 

🕓 EVENT SCHEDULE


Friday 5/15

10:00am until 7:00pm (Packet Pickup)

Saturday 5/16

10:00am until 7pm (Packet Pickup)

2:00pm - DJ & Music Starts for the 5k 

2:45pm - National Anthem

2:50pm - Kids Run (Canceled) 

3:00pm - 5k Run Starts 

4:30 - Course Closes (We will make sure everyone that is still on course crosses the finish line) 

Sunday 5/17

NO PACKET PICKUP AVAILABLE

6:30am - DJ & Music Starts 

7:25am - National Anthem

7:30 AM -  Half Marathon Start

12:00 PM - Course Closes (Police will move anyone that hasn't finished onto the sidewalk.  We will make sure everyone does cross the finish line. 



PACKET PICKUP

Early Packet Pickup will be held at the Ocean Casino Resort.   Pre-event pickup will be on Friday and Saturday - May 15th and 16th from 10:00am until 7:00pm. The location will be at their Top Golf location which is on the casino level floor.    If possible please come early or if you can come Friday (help our volunteers and we want to make sure the race starts on time) 

**There will not be a packet pickup available the day of the Half Marathon on May 17.   

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

Included in your packet:

  • Race Bib (with timing chip)

  • Safety pins

  • Run MONOPOLY race shirt

  • Info card & Local Participant Discount Locations

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


🎽 RACE STARTS


  • 5K runners will line up at the 5K Start Arch at May 16th @ 3:00pm. 

  • Half Marathon runners will line up at the Half Start Arch at May 17th @ 7:20am and the official scheduled start is at 7:30am

  • Listen for announcements and follow signage to your start area


🗺 COURSE INFO


🏁 5K Course:

 


🏁 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

Tycoon Challenge Participants

You will be given a bib for each distance.   Your Tycoon Finisher Medal will be available at the timing tent (subject to change) after you complete the Half Marathon.   Your completion will be verified.  

**Note if you registered for the 5k and the Half Marathon individually you will not be given a Tycoon Finisher Medal.   Only participants that complete both distances and are signed up for the Tycoon will be given this medal.  

 

 

📸 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 contact@runmonopoly.com