Beach to Beacon 10K

The TD Beach to Beacon 10K is a 10-kilometer (6.2 mi) road running event that takes place along the coastline of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. It begins at Crescent Beach State Park and ends at the Portland Head Light in Fort Williams Park. One of the most competitive 10K road races in the United States, it was founded in 1998 by U.S. women's marathon runner Joan Benoit Samuelson, who in 1984, won the first ever women's Olympic marathon. The race is managed by DMSE, Inc. whose president, Dave McGillivray, directs the Boston Marathon and more than 30 other races each year. The current President of the race is attorney, David Backer.[1]

Beach to Beacon 10K
DateFirst Saturday in August
LocationCape Elizabeth, Maine
Event typeRoad
Distance10 km
6.2 miles (10.0 km)
Primary sponsor TD Bank
Established1998 (28 years ago) (1998)
Course records27:26 (men)
30:41 (women)
Participants6,500 finishers (2025)[2]

History

Starting out as mainly a local race, world-class international athletes now participate in the annual event, including Catherine Ndereba, Meb Keflezighi, Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot, Hellen Obiri, and Edna Kiplagat. Top American runners to compete in recent years include Conner Mantz, Clayton Young, Ryan Hall, Joe Klecker, Ben True, Sara Hall, Deena Kastor, Fiona O'Keeffe, and Keira D'Amato. In 1998, the first year the event was held, over 3000 runners participated in the race. The 2009 race event registration filled in just 1 hour 45 minutes.[3]

A then-record 5,668 runners participated in the event in 2010, which saw Lineth Chepkurui break the women's course record by almost half a minute.[4] This mark was again improved in 2017 by Mary Keitany, as she clocked a time of 30:41, which remains the women's record as of 2025. Conner Mantz ran 27:26 in the 2025 event to break the previous record of 27:27 set by Gilbert Okari in 2003.[5] Mantz is one of only two Americans to ever win the race, the other being Maine native Ben True (2016).

The 2020 edition of the race was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, with all registrants automatically receiving full refunds and the option to register early for the 2021 edition. Ultimately the 2021 event was also cancelled and a virtual competition was held instead. The race returned in 2022 with a COVID vaccination requirement. This requirement was subsequently dropped in 2023, as participation returned to pre-pandemic levels. [6][a][9]

Prize Money

Awarding over $90,000 in prize money, the TD Beach to Beacon 10K is one of the most lucrative road races in the U.S. shorter than the marathon distance. Overall male and female winners earn $10,000, while the top American finisher wins $5,000. Top Master (40+) and Senior (50+) runners also win prize money.[10] Additionally, the race features a Maine resident division. The male and female winners receive $1,000 and are regarded as the Maine road racing champions for the year.[11][12]

Beneficiary

Each year, a Maine non-profit organization serving youths is awarded the designation of race beneficiary. Title sponsor TD Bank donates $30,000 to the beneficiary, while additional fundraising opportunities are available during runner registration or through other event sponsors.[13] Publicity generated from the non-profit's association with the Beach to Beacon 10K often results in total fundraising surpassing $100,000.[14][15]

Overall winners

Catherine Ndereba has won the women's race on five occasions.

Key:   Course record

Edition Year Men's winner Time (m:s) Women's winner Time (m:s)
1st 1998  Johannes Mabitle (RSA) 28:18  Catherine Ndereba (KEN) 32:15
2nd 1999  Khalid Khannouchi (MAR) 27:48  Catherine Ndereba (KEN) 32:05
3rd 2000  Joseph Kimani (KEN) 28:07  Catherine Ndereba (KEN) 32:19
4th 2001  Evans Rutto (KEN) 28:30  Catherine Ndereba (KEN) 31:34
5th 2002  James Koskei (KEN) 28:11  Adriana Fernández (MEX) 31:56
6th 2003  Gilbert Okari (KEN) 27:27.5  Catherine Ndereba (KEN) 31:52.5
7th 2004  Gilbert Okari (KEN) 27:35.0  Susan Chepkemei (KEN) 31:35.1
8th 2005  Gilbert Okari (KEN) 27:38.7  Lornah Kiplagat (NED) 31:35.0
9th 2006  Thomas Nyariki (KEN) 27:47.5  Alevtina Ivanova (RUS) 31:25.7
10th 2007  Duncan Kibet (KEN) 27:51.7  Luminița Talpoș (ROM) 32:20.3
11th 2008  Edward Muge Kiprotich (KEN) 27:52.4  Edith Masai (KEN) 31:55.6
12th 2009  Edward Muge Kiprotich (KEN) 28:04.5  Irene Limika (KEN) 32:05.8
13th 2010  Gebregziabher Gebremariam (ETH) 27:40.4  Lineth Chepkurui (KEN) 30:59.4
14th 2011  Micah Kogo (KEN) 27:48  Aheza Kiros (ETH) 32:09
15th 2012  Stanley Biwott (KEN) 28:00  Margaret Wangari Muriuki (KEN) 31:52
16th 2013  Micah Kogo (KEN) 28:04  Joyce Chepkirui (KEN) 31:24
17th 2014  Bedan Karoki (KEN) 27:37.0[16]  Gemma Steel (UK) 31:26.7[16]
18th 2015  Stephen Kosgei Kibet (KEN) 28:28.2[17]  Wude Ayalew (ETH) 31:55.5[17]
19th 2016  Ben True (USA) 28:16.3[18]  Mary Keitany (KEN) 30:44[18]
20th 2017  Stephen Kosgei Kibet (KEN) 27:55[19]  Mary Keitany (KEN) 30:41[19]
21st 2018  Jake Robertson (NZL) 27:37[20]  Sandrafelis Chebet Tuei (KEN) 31:21[20]
22nd 2019  Alex Korio (KEN)[21] 27:34[22]  Joyciline Jepkosgei (KEN)[23] 31:05[22]
2020 cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic[9]
2021
24th 2022  Mathew Kimeli (KEN) 28:39[24]  Fantaye Belayneh (ETH) 32:07[24]
25th 2023  Addisu Yihune (ETH) 27:56[25]  Hellen Obiri (KEN) 31:37[25]
26th 2024  Tadese Worku (ETH) 28:12[25]  Edna Kiplagat (KEN) 32:17[25]
27th 2025  Conner Mantz (USA) 27:26  Isobel Batt-Doyle (AUS) 31:25

Maine winners

Edition Year Men's winner Time (m:s) Women's winner Time (m:s)
1st 1998 Bob Winn[26] 30:52 Julia Kirtland 34:56
2nd 1999 Bob Winn 31:11 Julia Kirtland 35:07
3rd 2000 Todd Coffin 31:36 Julia Kirtland 35:35
4th 2001 Andy Spaulding 31:29 Christine Snow-Reaser 36:13
5th 2002 Andy Spaulding 31:26 Christine Snow-Reaser 36:30
6th 2003 Eric Giddings 31:18 Maggie Hanson 35:47
7th 2004 Ethan Hemphill 31:35 Susannah Beck 35:22
8th 2005 Eric Giddings 30:34 Emily Levan 35:52
9th 2006 Donny Drake 31:16 Emily Levan 35:40
10th 2007 Ayalew Taye 30:47 Emily Levan 35:01
11th 2008 Ben True 31:02 Kristin Barry 34:37
12th 2009 Ben True 29:10 Sheri Piers 34:17
13th 2010 Pat Tarpy 29:28 Kristin Barry 34:35
14th 2011 Louis Luchini 30:36 Sheri Piers 35:11
15th 2012 Ethan Shaw 30:37 Sheri Piers 34:22
16th 2013 Riley Masters 30:19 Erica Jesseman 34:17
17th 2014 Will Geoghegan 29:53 Michelle Lilienthal 33:39
18th 2015 Ben Decker 32:49 Erica Jesseman 34:53
19th 2016 Jesse Orach 31:31 Michelle Lilienthal 34:53
20th 2017 Jesse Orach* 31:31 Emily Durgin 34:43
21st 2018 Ryan Smith 30:50 Michelle Lilienthal 36:16
22nd 2019 Dan Curts 29:26 Sofie Matson 36:01
24th 2022 Sam Mills 31:08 Aly Ursiny 36:17
25th 2023 Matt Rand 30:41 Ruth White 34:56
26th 2024 Luke Marsanskis 29:12 Veronica Graziano 35:51
27th 2025 Luke Marsanskis 29:27 Ruth White 34:51
  • Bold denotes course record in the Maine division.
  • Orach collapsed with 100 meters to go, but was helped to the finish line by fellow Mainer Rob Gomez. [27]

Notes

  1. ^ The 2020 edition of the race sold out in 17 minutes.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ "David Backer is Elected President of the TD Beach to Beacon 10K Board of Directors". Drummond Woodsum. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  2. ^ "Results - 2025 Beach to Beacon 10K". Beach to Beacon 10K.
  3. ^ Maine road race fills up in less than 2 hours USA Today, March 16, 2009
  4. ^ Course record for Chepkurui in Cape Elizabeth 10K. IAAF (2010-08-08). Retrieved on 2010-08-08.
  5. ^ Delaney, Katie (August 2, 2025). "Record-setting triumph: Runner breaks TD Beach to Beacon 10K course record". News Center Maine. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  6. ^ "Vaccination Policy".
  7. ^ "Online Registration for the 2020 TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race Announced". January 14, 2020.
  8. ^ "Here's How Quickly the 2020 Beach to Beacon Sold Out". March 12, 2020.
  9. ^ a b "Race Update Announcement - TD Beach to Beacon 10k Road Race". Archived from the original on May 2, 2020.
  10. ^ "Prize Money". Beach to Beacon 10K. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
  11. ^ https://www.beach2beacon.org/event-info/post-race/past-champions/ Retrieved August 9, 2023
  12. ^ https://www.beach2beacon.org/event-info/prize-money/ Retrieved August 9, 2023
  13. ^ "Beneficiaries - Selection Process". Beach to Beacon 10K. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  14. ^ Song, Nick (August 5, 2024). "Beach to Beacon 10K raises $150,000 to help homeless teens in Maine". Maine Public. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  15. ^ Delaney, Katie (August 2, 2025). "Record-setting triumph: Runner breaks TD Beach to Beacon 10K course record". News Center Maine. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  16. ^ a b "Cool Running - 17th TD Beach to Beacon 10k Race Results". Coolrunning.com. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  17. ^ a b "Cool Running - TD Beach to Beacon 10k Race Results". Coolrunning.com. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  18. ^ a b "Cool Running - TD Beach to Beacon 10K Race Results". Coolrunning.com. Archived from the original on October 2, 2018. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  19. ^ a b "Cool Running - TD Beach to Beacon 10K (20th annual) Race Results". Coolrunning.com. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  20. ^ a b "Cool Running - TD Beach to Beacon 10k Race Results". Coolrunning.com. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  21. ^ "Alex KORIO | Profile | World Athletics".
  22. ^ a b "Race Results | Granite State Race Services".
  23. ^ "Joyciline JEPKOSGEI | Profile | World Athletics".
  24. ^ a b "TD Beach to Beacon 10k". World Athletics. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  25. ^ a b c d "TD Beach to Beacon 10k". World Athletics. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  26. ^ https://www.beach2beacon.org/event-info/post-race/past-champions/ Retrieved August 7, 2023
  27. ^ Jarvis, Steve (August 7, 2017). "Incredible moment: Mainer helps Mainer win at Beach to Beacon 10K". ABC8 WMTW. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
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