
From the Organizer
USA Beach Running Championships is a 5k and 10K event held in Cocoa Beach Florida! The entirety of the event is run on hard packed sand during low tide. This event is open to all runners, no qualifications are required! Walkers are welcome to enter our 10K event and shoes are optional for all runners!
Each distance has a barefoot division! Shoes are optional!! All runners will receive a themed running bib and sea creature inspired finishers medal! After you run, join us for our post event race awards and post event party on the beach! Enjoy live music, champagne, mimosas, and more!
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES WEDNESDAY, May 26th @ 11:59PM.
Walkup registrations will be available Saturday, May 29th at Packet Pickup
Events
Weather
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
88°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Melbourne Wfo, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
11,341
as of 2023
Elevation
7 ft
Nearest Airport
MLB
Melbourne Orlando International Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
MCO
Orlando International Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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)
USA Beach Running Championships
May 30, 2027