Shoreline Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Distance
- Shoreline Half Marathon - IN PERSON Event · Shoreline 5K - IN PERSON Event · Shoreline Virtual 5K & more
From the Organizer
Shoreline 1/2 Marathon & 5K - Live & Virtual Options
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Half Marathon - 7:00am
5K - 7:15am
Hamlin Beach State Park, 5, Hamlin, NY MAP of Area
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Enjoy a beachside Half Marathon and 5K on Saturday, July 18th at one of New York's Best State Parks! The Half Marathon is a flat course along the countryside of Hamlin, starting inside the park and finishing along the beach. The 5K is equally as flat and has great views of Lake Ontario via the lakeside path.
Please Note:
- There is a 3.5 hour cutoff for the Half Marathon. All participants must be done by 10:30AM.
- Virtual participants will have from 7am, July 18th, 2026 through 11:59pm, July 26th, 2026 to submit their results.
- There is no day-of registration. Please plan accordingly.
Be sure to relax post race at the beach as you enjoy breakfast burritos from Texas BBQ.
By registering for this event you are acknowledging that the date, time, location, and distance of the race may be changed, switched to virtual, or canceled at any time as deemed necessary by the Race Directors due to circumstances beyond their control. In the event that any of these scenarios happens or any other, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.
All entries are non-transferable, non-refundable, and non-deferrable, with no exceptions. Pease note: there is an option to purchase insurance during registration
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Shoreline Half Marathon & 5K?
- Shoreline Half Marathon & 5K is a running event held in Hamlin, NY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Shoreline Half Marathon & 5K?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Hamlin, NY at Hamlin Beach State Park, Area 5, Hamlin, NY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Shoreline Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Shoreline Half Marathon & 5K
Jul 18, 2026