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New Bedford Half Marathon

As if to announce the arrival of Spring, the New Bedford Half Marathon took place on March 20, 2022, after a two year hiatus. Nearly 2000 runners entered this year’s event, which many use as a warm-up for the Boston Marathon in April. The weather can be unpredictable for this event, but runners enjoyed temperatures in the mid-50’s this year.

First aid volunteers arrive early to prepare for the race.
Runners begin their warm-up routines to prepare for the race.
Stretching warm-up with tunes.
High-stepping to get loose.
A mini-traffic jam of runners getting ready for the start.
The race begins in downtown New Bedford
Elite runners from both men’s and women’s divisions set a fast early pace.
The early leader approaching Rodney French Boulevard.
Rounding the turn…
…out of the fog.
Chasing the leaders.
Runners along a foggy stretch of Rodney French Boulevard about half-way through the race.

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