About the USA Beach Running Championships
The entire course runs on hard-packed sand at low tide along Cocoa Beach. Shoes are optional, and there is a barefoot division for each distance. The surface is firm enough that most runners find it closer to road running than what you might expect from sand, though the open beach exposure means wind can be a factor.
Packet pickup and walk-up registration happen the morning of the race. Afterward, the party stays on the beach, with live music, champagne, and mimosas right where you finished.
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USA Beach Running Championships 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
10K Results · 2026
136finishers
42:25winner
1:10:54median
1:53:57cutoff
Top 3: Brooks Roach (42:25) · Jack Lee (45:52) · Sheyla Fisher (46:22)
5K Results · 2026
134finishers
18:19winner
39:28median
1:06:22cutoff
Top 3: Olli Haavikko (18:19) · Gustavo Sanz (19:59) · Lucian Thomas (20:28)
9.3 Miles Results · 2026
39finishers
1:01:56winner
1:31:09median
2:18:38cutoff
Top 3: Reid Henson (1:01:56) · MARK CHANGCOCO (1:08:43) · Trevor Young (1:12:06)
The USA Beach Running Championships has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles5/30/2027 06:00$40
10K5/30/2027 06:00$65
15K5/30/2027 06:00$75
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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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