Confirmed race details
28th TD Beach to Beacon 10K
The official race begins near the Crescent Beach State Park entrance and follows a 6.2-mile coastal course to Fort Williams and Portland Head Light. The organizer says the event draws almost 6,500 runners.
- Race start
- 8 AM EDT on Saturday, August 1
- Start
- Route 77 near Crescent Beach State Park
- Finish
- Fort Williams, Cape Elizabeth, Maine
- Distance
- 10K · 6.2 miles
Live official NWS planning
Best time to be on the Beach to Beacon course
The 10K has a fixed 8 AM start, so this planner compares the official NWS hours covering the start and most runners' time on the coastal course. It refreshes as fog, visibility, temperature, rain and wind guidance changes.
This identifies the relatively better weather window within the fixed race period, not a promise that conditions are safe or that the race will proceed as scheduled. The 8 AM start time is set by the organizer and is not a MyUSA.us recommendation. Follow NWS warnings, race officials and local emergency instructions.
Race-morning weather preparation
What runners and spectators should check
Fog and visibility
Coastal fog can vary along the point-to-point course. Check the newest hourly forecast and current visibility, and allow extra time when visibility is reduced.
Temperature and hydration
Review the start-hour temperature and humidity before warming up. Use the hydration and medical support provided by the organizer, and follow race-official instructions.
Coastal wind and alerts
Wind may differ between the start, exposed shoreline and Fort Williams. NWS warnings and race announcements take priority over this planning comparison.
The event date, 8 AM start, course and attendance figure come from the TD Beach to Beacon race organizer. Forecasts, alerts and radar links come from the National Weather Service Gray/Portland. MyUSA.us is independent and 100% ad-free.