Bay to Beacon - Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
Bay to Beacon offers a fast, flat half marathon along Michigan's scenic coast.
Race Date
Aug 15, 2026
Location
Harrisville, MI
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Location
- Harrisville, Michigan
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + Bay to Beacon 10k, Bay to Beacon 5k, 1 Miles
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 241
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Bay to Beacon, held annually in Harrisville, Michigan, is a non-profit road race that supports local charities. This event, now in its fifth year, offers distances from a kid's one-miler up to a half marathon.
The course is a fast and flat route along the northeastern Michigan coast, starting and ending in state parks. Runners can expect a beautiful setting with views of the water, making it a scenic destination race for summer training.
With a typical field size of around 93 finishers, the Bay to Beacon provides a growing opportunity for runners to enjoy a well-organized event. The race is USATF certified, featuring a net drop and a significant separation between start and finish, suggesting a point-to-point design conducive to fast times.
Race-provided description
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.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
6071 Point Road, Harrisville, MI, 48740
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Coastal, Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+0.24 m
Separation
77.6%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
MI25011MN · Bay to Beacon Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Point-to-point course layout.
Course Map
4 other maps for this race
Quality Score
Solid Pick525 years running
~50 finishers a year
small race — neutral
13% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources
runners from 3 states
winner 1:34:50
typical high 75°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
62°
Afternoon (High)
75°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
75%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 241 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
241
Median time
2:11:08
Latest turnout
47
States
9
Turnout by year
2021–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Bay to Beacon - Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K?
The Bay to Beacon - Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K is held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
Where does the Bay to Beacon - Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K take place?
It takes place in Harrisville, Michigan.
What distances does the Bay to Beacon - Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus Bay to Beacon 10k, Bay to Beacon 5k, 1 Miles.
Is the Bay to Beacon - Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The Bay to Beacon - Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K is a ultra-flat, point to point course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Bay to Beacon - Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 241 runners who have completed the Bay to Beacon - Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K.
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