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
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
61°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Portland Intl Jetport, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Old Orchard Beach, ME
Nearest Airport
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Beach and Road 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
125
Days to train
- Race
- Beach and Road 10K
- Date
- October 11, 2026
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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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Beach and Road 10K?
- Beach and Road 10K is a running race held in Old Orchard Beach, Maine on October 11, 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 Beach and Road 10K?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Old Orchard Beach, Maine at 1 Old Orchard St, Old Orchard Beach, ME. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Beach and Road 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Beach and Road 10K
Oct 11, 2026