{"id":37600,"global_id":"whatracetorun.com?id=37600","global_id_lineage":["whatracetorun.com?id=37600"],"author":"2","status":"publish","date":"2026-05-10 22:32:29","date_utc":"2026-05-10 22:32:29","modified":"2026-05-10 22:39:07","modified_utc":"2026-05-10 22:39:07","url":"https:\/\/whatracetorun.com\/?tribe_events=td-beach-to-beacon-10k","rest_url":"https:\/\/whatracetorun.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/37600","title":"TD Beach to Beacon 10K","description":"

The TD Beach to Beacon 10K<\/strong> is one of the most prestigious 10K road races in North America, taking runners on a stunning point-to-point course along the rocky Maine coastline from Crescent Beach State Park to the historic Portland Head Light at Fort Williams Park. Founded in 1998 by Olympic marathon gold medalist Joan Benoit Samuelson \u2014 a Maine native \u2014 the race draws elite international runners and recreational participants who fight through a competitive lottery for the chance to run it.<\/p>\n

Course Highlights<\/h3>\n

The 6.2-mile course rolls through Cape Elizabeth’s beach roads, pine forests, and coastal neighborhoods before finishing at one of the most famous lighthouses in the world \u2014 the Portland Head Light, commissioned in 1791 and standing watch over Casco Bay ever since. The finish-line views overlooking the Atlantic Ocean are unforgettable, and the post-race festival at Fort Williams Park is one of the best in U.S. road racing \u2014 food trucks, live music, blueberry pie, and ocean breezes.<\/p>\n

Joan Benoit Samuelson’s Race<\/h3>\n

Joan Benoit Samuelson \u2014 the 1984 Olympic marathon champion and Maine running icon \u2014 personally founded this race in her home state and remains deeply involved every year. Her commitment to elite competition, community charity, and Maine-grown hospitality is what makes Beach to Beacon so special. Many of the world’s top male and female 10K runners race here every August.<\/p>\n

Race Details<\/h3>\n