Reach the Beach 5K
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Run/Walk · 5k Run/Walk - Club Member Rate · 5k Run/Walk - Student Rate & more
From the Organizer
Reach the Beach 5K
August 15 @ 9:30 am.
Walk and run your way through the Bay!
The Sunset Bay Experience day-long events and activities will be held on Saturday, August 15th at The Sunset Bay Beach Club and Cabana Sam’s Sunset Bay Grill in Irving, NY.
The day will begin with the 15th Annual Reach the Beach 5K Run/Walk at 9:30 a.m. This sanctioned race starts and ends at the Sunset Bay Beach Club. The course takes runners over Iola Drive, through Sunset Bay, and down South Shore Drive, twice.
All registrants will get free parking & beach access for the day.
After the race head over to Cabana Sam’s Sunset Bay Grill for our Craft and Vendor Show. Vendors will be displaying their wares from 12 to 5 p.m. at this beachside marketplace.
Enjoy a meal at Cabana Sam’s while listening to live music. Be sure to purchase tickets for the Basket Raffle and to take your chances on the “Basket of CHEER!”
All proceeds from the day will benefit the Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire Department.
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
79°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Perrysburg, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Irving, NY
Elevation
665 ft
Nearest Airport
BUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Reach the Beach 5K?
- Reach the Beach 5K is a running race held in Irving, New York 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 Reach the Beach 5K?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Irving, New York at Sunset Bay Beach Club, Irving, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Reach the Beach 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Reach the Beach 5K
Aug 15, 2026