Reach the Beach Relay
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About the race
Reach the Beach Relay is a multi-day team relay between the White Mountains and Hampton Beach on the New Hampshire seacoast, held September 17-18, 2027. The route passes through New England towns and varied landscapes, covering roughly 200+/- miles for the full course. Registration opening is listed as December 1, 2027.
Teams can choose from several formats and leg structures:
- Standard Team: 12 person team, min 7 required; 36 legs; 2 days; 200+/- miles
- Ultra Team: 6 person team, min 4 required; 36 legs; 2 days; 200+/- miles
- Sprint Team: 6 person team, min 4 required; 12 legs; 1 day; 60+/- miles
- Sprint Ultra Team: 3 person team, min 2 required; 12 legs; 1 day; 60+/- miles
Standard and Ultra teams start in the White Mountains. Sprint and Sprint Ultra teams start at Bear Brook State Park. All teams finish at Hampton Beach State Park on the New Hampshire seacoast. Closest major airports noted are Boston Logan Airport and Manchester Boston Regional Airport, with listed driving times to the start and finish areas.
Onsite amenities include a post-race beach party and beer garden, finisher medals and team T shirts, a long sleeve quarter-zip for each team captain, and a complimentary meal at the finish line. Typical September running conditions are described as daytime temperatures around 65°F to 78°F, with nighttime temperatures potentially in the 40°F to 50°F range. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
