Beach & Back Half Marathon & 5K

Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Marshfield, MA at Town Pier Road (Behind Venus II Restaurant)


  • 5K at 8:00 AM

    » $34.99 early registration (through 2/14 at 11:59 PM EST)
    » $39.99 registration (2/14 at 11:59 PM EST through 5/14 at 9:00 AM EST)
    » FREE Transfer IN: transfer code from original 5K participant required (through 5/14 at 9:00 AM EST)
    » $49.99 in-person by CC or cash at packet pickup or before race on race day
    Register an Individual


  • Half Marathon at 7:30 AM

    » $69.99 early registration (through 2/14 at 11:59 PM EST)
    » $74.99 registration (2/14 at 11:59 PM EST through 5/14 at 9:00 AM EST)
    » FREE Transfer IN: transfer code from original Half Marathon participant required (through 5/14 at 9:00 AM EST)
    » $84.99 in-person by CC or cash at packet pickup or before race on race day
    Register an Individual


  • Surf & Turf Series - Run Through the Pines 4/20 & Beach and Back 5/17 - 5K

    » $54.99 early registration (through 1/31 at 11:59 PM EST)
    » $69.99 registration (1/31 at 11:59 PM EST through 4/18 at 9:00 AM EST)
    Register an Individual


  • Surf & Turf Series - Run Through the Pines 4/20 & Beach and Back 5/17 - Half Marathon

    » $114.99 early registration (through 1/31 at 11:59 PM EST)
    » $129.99 registration (1/31 at 11:59 PM EST through 4/18 at 9:00 AM EST)
    Register an Individual


  • Transfer Existing Entry to New Registrant - Individual 5K & Half Marathon only
    Original participant must transfer out of the event to receive a transfer code. The new participant must use the transfer code to transfer into the event.

    » FREE Transfer Out of the 5K (through 5/14 at 9:00 AM EST)
    » FREE Transfer Out of the Half Marathon (through 5/14 at 9:00 AM EST)
    Transfer Out of the Event




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Results for 2025 Beach & Back Half Marathon & 5K

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Event Details

PRICING:
5K
$34.99 (ends Feb 14 at 11:59 PM)
$39.99 (Feb 14 at 11:59 PM through May 14 at 9:00 AM)
$49.99 in-person by CC or cash at packet pickup or before race on race day

Half Marathon
$69.99 (ends Feb 14 at 11:59 PM)
$74.99 (Feb 14 at 11:59 PM through May 14 at 9:00 AM)
$84.99 in-person by CC or cash at packet pickup or before race on race day

* There are no refunds but you are allowed to transfer your registration to another person.

SAVE BIG with our Surf & Turf Series


Our Surf & Turf Series is an awesome, new discounted package that allows runners to register for two of our most popular runs at the same time, helping you save over 30% OFF registration. The series includes registration to not only Run Through the Pines Half Marathon & 5K on 4/20/25 in Carver, MA, but also our Beach and Back Half Marathon & 5K on 5/17/25 in Marshfield, MA (just 25 mins away).

Challenge yourself this year with not one, but TWO super fun races! Series registration is available for both the half marathon and 5K distances (registration will enter you into the same distance for both events).

PRICING:
5K (both 5Ks included)
$49.99 (ends 1/31/25 at 11:59 PM) (***A SAVINGS OF $40 OFF COMBINED FULL PRICE)
$69.99 (full price – ends 4/19/25 at 11:59 PM) (***A SAVINGS OF $30 OFF COMBINED FULL PRICE)

Half (both half marathons included)
$114.99 (ends 1/31/25 at 11:59 PM) (***A SAVINGS OF $55 OFF COMBINED FULL PRICE)
$129.99 (full price – ends 4/19/25 at 11:59 PM) (***A SAVINGS OF $45 OFF COMBINED FULL PRICE)

Race Morning

6:30 AM – Registration opens
7:30 AM – Half Marathon starts (USATF Certification #: MA23003BK)
8:00 AM – 5K starts
Post-Race Party: all runners will receive a free beer at The Jetty a laid back modern American Kitchen & Bar (278 Ocean St., Marshfield @ Brant Rock)
Start Location: Town Pier Road (Behind Venus II Restaurant)
Finish Location: Brant Rock esplanade (approx. 277 Ocean St. Marshfield, MA)

Bib Number Pickup

Pre-Race Day:
• 5/16 & 5/17 from 4-7 PM at Marathon Sports in Norwell (134 Washington St., Norwell, MA 02061.

Race Day:
• 5/18 from 6:30-7:30 AM near finish line location at Brant Rock esplanade (Approx. 277 Ocean St. Marshfield, MA)

If you wait to pick up on race day, there will be NO gear pick up prior to the race! Bib pick up will be available before the race, and swag pick up will be available after the race. Find your BIB # HERE. Note: Friends CAN get your packet, but they must know your bib number. No swag will be mailed.

Custom Event Swag

Half Marathon Runners will receive:
• Beach & Back unisex Hoody (Must register by 5/1/2024)
• Custom finisher medal for all runners
• 1 free beer for all runners at the Jetty Restaurant (must be 21+ with valid ID)

5K Runners will receive:
• Custom Beach & Back unisex T-shirt (Must register by 5/1/2024)
• Custom finisher medal for all runners
• 1 free beer for all runners at The Jetty Restaurant (must be 21+ with valid ID)

Top Finisher Awards

Awards will be given out in the following categories:

*Awards will be available on site. Awards will not be mailed, so you will have to be present to accept.

Half Marathon awards:
• Top 3 overall Male and Female winners
• Top Male and Female winners in the following age groups:
18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

5K awards:
• Top 3 overall Male and Female winners

Course

Half Marathon Course: here.

5K Course: here.

Always follow the red directional arrows. They will be posted at key points on the course including turns and straightaways. In addition, there will also be orange spray chalk on the ground to help you navigate the course, as well as a few designated volunteers directing you when to turn.

PLEASE follow the directional arrows and RUN SAFE! Stay to the right at all times and watch out for traffic.

Parking

Parking will be available at all locations on the map pictured below.

A larger parking lot will be available at the Governor Winslow School parking lot located at 60 Regis Rd, Marshfield, MA 02050, about 1.5 miles from the race start/finish line and will include a bus running every 10 mins to the start line beginning at 6:00 AM and ending at 12:00 PM. Spectators can use the bus but runners have priority.

Half Marathon runners should be on the bus no later than 7:00 AM.

5K runners should be on the bus no later than 7:30 AM.

Course Marking

Always follow the red directional arrows. They will be posted at key points on the course including turns and straightaways. In addition, there will also be orange spray chalk on the ground to help you navigate the course, as well as a few designated volunteers directing you when to turn.

PLEASE follow the directional arrows and RUN SAFE! Stay to the right at all times and watch out for traffic.

Bag Drop

There will be a baggage drop near the registration area.

Note: The bag drop will operate under the honor system.

Porta Potties

There will be porta potties near the start/finish area, mile 3 and mile 8.5.

Past Results

For previous years results and photos, please click here!

Questions?

For event related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the page.


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