Bay to Beacon - Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K

Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

Location: Harrisville, MI; 6071 Point Road, 48740
Type: RUN

Official registration

At a glance

Run a fast, flat, and scenic course through Michigan's state parks, all while supporting three vital local charities.

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For a Cause

The Bay to Beacon offers a half marathon, 10K, and 5K in Harrisville, Michigan. This non-profit event proudly supports three local charities: the Friends of Negwegon State Park, The Alcona Historical Society, and The Sunset Project. Runners can enjoy a fast and flat course with beautiful views, starting and ending in Negwegon State Park and Sturgeon Point State Park. It's an ideal summer destination race for those looking to unwind and get a training run in for fall marathons in stunning northeastern Michigan.

What to expect

Experience a fast and flat course offering beautiful views of northeastern Michigan.
Support three local charities through your participation in this non-profit event.
Enjoy a summer destination race, perfect for unwinding or training for fall marathons.

Standout details

Supports three local charities
Fast and flat course
Starts and ends in state parks
Summer destination race

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Aug 15, 8:45 AM EDT · From $16.90
Opens Dec 30, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 27, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
13.1 Miles
Sat, Aug 15, 7:30 AM EDT · From $64.60
Opens Dec 30, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 27, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Bay to Beacon 10k
Sat, Aug 15, 8:30 AM EDT · From $43.40
Opens Dec 30, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 27, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 1 more option

Bay to Beacon 5k
Sat, Aug 15, 8:30 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Dec 30, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 27, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

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From the organizer

The Bay to Beacon is a race in Harrisville, Michigan including distances from kids 1 miler up to half marathon. Our event is non-profit and is proud to support three local charities: the Friends of Negwegon State Park, The Alcona Historical Society, and The Sunset Project. The race has a fast and flat course in northeastern Michigan; with a beautiful view to match, the course starts and ends in two state parks (Negwegon State Park and Sturgeon Point State Park). Joining us as a destination race is an amazing opportunity for runners to unwind this summer in stunning northeastern Michigan and still get a training race in for those fall marathons.

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