Beach and Back Half Marathon
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Beach and Back Half Marathon & 5K
The Beach and Back event on June 14, 2026 takes place at Town Pier Road in Marshfield, MA. The event is organized by Wicked Fast Race Co. with support from RaceWire and includes two distances.
- Half Marathon
- 5K
Packet pickup is available on the two days before the race at Marathon Sports, 134 Washington St., Norwell, MA 02061, and on race day near the finish at Brant Rock esplanade, 278 Ocean St., Marshfield, MA (The Jetty parking lot). Bib numbers will be emailed to registrants the week of the event; bibs may be picked up for others if the collector has all corresponding bib numbers.
Course maps are provided for each distance and the course will be marked with red directional arrows, orange spray chalk, and volunteers at key turns. Participants are asked to stay to the right and watch for traffic.
Finishers receive event items and services. Half marathon registrations include a custom beach towel, a custom drawstring bag, a finisher medal, one complimentary beer at The Jetty for those 21 and over with ID, post-race hospitality, snacks, and a chip-timed bib. 5K registrations include a custom beach towel, a finisher medal, one complimentary beer at The Jetty for those 21 and over with ID, post-race hospitality, snacks, and a chip-timed bib.
Awards are handed out on site for top overall male and female finishers and for male and female age-group winners in the listed age ranges. Parking is available in designated areas; a larger lot at Governor Winslow School, 60 Regis Rd, Marshfield, MA, is served by a shuttle to the start area and runners receive priority on shuttle service. No parking is allowed on Plymouth Avenue and street parking must not block driveways. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
