Bay to Beacon - Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Location
- 6071 Point Road, Harrisville, MI
- Distance
- Bay to Beacon Half Marathon · Bay to Beacon 10k · Bay to Beacon 5k & more
From the Organizer
The Bay to Beacon is a race in Harrisville, Michigan including distances from kids 1 miler up to half marathon. Our event is non-profit and is proud to support three local charities: the Friends of Negwegon State Park, The Alcona Historical Society, and The Sunset Project. The race has a fast and flat course in northeastern Michigan; with a beautiful view to match, the course starts and ends in two state parks (Negwegon State Park and Sturgeon Point State Park). Joining us as a destination race is an amazing opportunity for runners to unwind this summer in stunning northeastern Michigan and still get a training race in for those fall marathons.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Harrisville 2nne, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Harrisville, MI
Elevation
736 ft
Nearest Airport
APN
Alpena County Regional Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Bay to Beacon - Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Bay to Beacon - Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Location
- 6071 Point Road, Harrisville, MI
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Bay to Beacon - Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K?
- Bay to Beacon - Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K is a running race held in Harrisville, Michigan on August 15, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Bay to Beacon - Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Harrisville, Michigan at 6071 Point Road, Harrisville, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Bay to Beacon - Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Bay to Beacon - Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
Aug 15, 2026