Beach and Back Half Marathon

Beach and Back Half Marathon & 5K

The Beach and Back Half Marathon and 5K is scheduled for June 14, 2026 in Marshfield, MA. The event is organized by Wicked Fast Race Co. in partnership with RaceWire and uses Town Pier Road and the Brant Rock esplanade area for race activities.

Distances

• Half Marathon
• 5K

Packet pickup is available on pre-race dates at Marathon Sports in Norwell (134 Washington St., Norwell, MA) and on race day near the finish at the Brant Rock esplanade (278 Ocean St., Marshfield, MA) in the Jetty parking lot. Bib numbers will be emailed the week of the race; participants may pick up packets for others if they have the required bib numbers.

Course details note that red directional arrows, orange spray chalk, and volunteers will mark turns and straightaways. Participants are asked to follow the arrows, stay to the right, and watch for traffic.

Both distances include a professional chip-timed bib and post-race provisions. Half marathon participants will receive a custom beach towel, sunglasses, a finisher medal, one complimentary beer at The Jetty for those 21 and older with valid ID, and snacks. 5K participants will receive a custom beach towel, a finisher medal, one complimentary beer for those 21 and older with valid ID, and snacks.

Awards are given on site for top three overall male and female finishers and for male and female age-group winners in the listed age ranges. Awards must be collected in person.

Parking is available in approved areas shown on the event map. Street parking must not block driveways or private property and Plymouth Avenue is restricted from parking. A larger lot at Governor Winslow School, 60 Regis Rd, Marshfield, MA, about 1.5 miles from the start and finish, will offer a shuttle bus running every 10 minutes between early morning and midday. Spectators may use the shuttle but runners have priority. Carpooling is recommended. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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