Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km
Start: Aug 18, 05:00 AM
60.00 EUR
Bay to Beacon Race
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Road runs in United States, Harrisville
Distances
Running
10K
10 km
Start: Aug 18, 05:30 AM
30.00 EUR
Running
5K
5 km
Start: Aug 18, 05:15 AM
20.00 EUR
Running
1 Mile
1.6 km
Start: Aug 18, 05:00 AM
15.00 EUR
About
The Bay to Beacon is an annual non-profit road race in Harrisville, Michigan, featuring 4 distances (1 mi, 5k, 10k, half marathon) along Lake Huron with post-race swim opportunities; proceeds support local mental health, environmental, and historical causes.
Catering & aid stations
On-course hydration and aid stations provide water and sports drinks; volunteers offer bananas and granola bars after the finish.
Pacers
Pacemakers will be provided for the Half Marathon, listed by Start Wave on the Race Day schedule. Pacers display flags to help runners maintain target pace; refer to the event’s Race Day page for assigned pacer times and group placements.
Surface mix
- 100% asphalt
Typical weather in Harrisville
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan34°18°
↑ 07:52
↓ 17:23
Feb38°21°
↑ 07:24
↓ 18:02
Mar48°29°
↑ 07:40
↓ 19:35
Apr57°36°
↑ 06:48
↓ 20:09
May68°45°
↑ 06:10
↓ 20:41
Jun80°55°
↑ 05:55
↓ 21:04
Jul90°64°
↑ 06:09
↓ 21:00
Aug87°62°
↑ 06:39
↓ 20:28
Sep77°53°
↑ 07:10
↓ 19:38
Oct61°41°
↑ 07:41
↓ 18:48
Nov46°29°
↑ 07:18
↓ 17:09
Dec35°19°
↑ 07:48
↓ 17:00
What's included in entry
- Technical T-shirt
- Race medal
- Race timing chip
- Banana post-race
Prices & signup
- 1 Mile15.00 EUR
- 5K20.00 EUR
- 10K30.00 EUR
- Half Marathon60.00 EUR
FAQ
Are there tech shirts and medals?
Yes, participants receive T-shirts and medals, plus other event goodies.
Is there hydration on the course?
Yes, hydration is provided on the course thanks to volunteers.
Are porta-potties available along the route?
Yes, see the Maps page for locations.
Are refunds or deferrals available?
No, Bay to Beacon does not offer deferrals for participants who cannot race after registration.
Can I run with a stroller or my dog?
Yes, you may run with a stroller. Dogs are not permitted on the course for safety; leashed dogs are allowed at the start/finish line.
Is the course closed to traffic?
The course is not closed to traffic; cones and volunteers are used at intersections.
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 07:51:49 PM
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