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TD Beach to Beacon 10K

Maine's largest road race runs from Crescent Beach to a finish beside Portland Head Light, often called the most photographed lighthouse in the world.

Fun Run Atlas · Maine

Iconic tradition · Cape Elizabeth, ME

TD Beach to Beacon 10K is a landmark running tradition in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completedFamily friendly

When: Last held Sat, Aug 1, 2026; next date TBA
Start 8:00 AM
First Saturday of August
Where: Start near Crescent Beach State Park (Route 77); finish Fort Williams Park
Cape Elizabeth, ME · Cumberland
Directions
Organized by: TD Beach to Beacon 10K
Since 1998

Official site Directions

What to expect

lighthouse finish
coastal course
beer at finish
elite field
large race

2026 Season completed

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Sat, Aug 1, 2026

2027 Projected

Date TBA

About the run

Founded in 1998 by Joan Benoit Samuelson, this 10K draws almost 6,500 runners and ends with a post-race party in Fort Williams Park.

The run

Distances: 10K
Season: Summer
Swag: Event T-shirt
Field: Almost 6,500 runners
Benefits: Dirigo Reads (2026)

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.