Beach and Road 10K
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Distance
- Beach and Road 10K
From the Organizer
Tune up for the Great Pumpkin 10K WALKERS WELCOME
Start Time & Packet Pickup Time to be Determined in the early spring based on the Tides.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 11 10:30AM at the Pier 1 Old Orchard St Old Orchard Beach, Maine
FOR WHOM: Race makes donations to "A Running Passion"
COST: $28 Wicked Early Bird Pre-Registration by January 28th $30 Thru June 30th $32 Thru August 31st $35 Thereafter
PACKET PICKUP AND $40 RACE DAY REGISTRATION 9-10:30AM: At the Pier
*All registrants by September 20th receive a race singlet. As available after this time.
$100 Cash Prizes for Overall Winners, Age Group and Team Awards
Out and Back 10K from the Pier in Old Orchard to the Breaker in Pine Point on the beaches and then back via the roads.
Post Race Party with All You Can Eat Pizza Buffet at Jimmy the Greeks 215 Saco Ave Old Orchard Beach, Maine
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 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Beach and Road 10K?
- Beach and Road 10K is a running event held in Old Orchard Beach, ME. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Beach and Road 10K?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Old Orchard Beach, ME at 1 Old Orchard St, Old Orchard Beach, ME. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Beach and Road 10K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Beach and Road 10K
Oct 11, 2026