# Maine Beach to Beacon 10K race

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/maine-beach-to-beacon-10k-race
> Updated: 2026-07-31T21:54:01.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Beach to Beacon 10K in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, keeps expanding its competitive depth and community reach. After a late‑July push by local elites to challenge Ben True’s 2009 record and a weekend that highlighted a high‑school mile championship (Georgia Moon and Atticus Merriam) and an adaptive wheelchair division (14‑year‑old Mason Bain with nurse‑partner Stephanie MacIsaac), the race has continued to grow.

The 2026 edition drew more than 6,500 runners from around the world, supported by over 800 volunteers and a lively crowd of costumed spectators. Professional titles went to Habtom Samuel (27:40) and Pamela Kosgei (31:50), while the high‑school mile crowns again went to Atticus Merriam (4:49.2) and Georgia Moon (5:27.3). Mason Bain returned in the wheelchair division, enabled by a grant from the nonprofit AdaptX. These milestones underscore the event’s evolution from a record‑focused elite meet to a large, inclusive celebration of running talent and community spirit.

## Claims

- The Beach to Beacon 10K race takes place in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The race was founded in 1998 by Joan Benoit Samuelson. (single source)
- Habtom Samuel won the men's race in 2026 with a time of 27:40. (single source)
- Pamela Kosgei won the women's race in 2026 with a time of 31:50. (single source)
- The 2025 race preview listed Patrick Kiprop, Habtom Samuel, and Patrick Dever as top contenders. (single source)
- The race attracts more than 6,500 runners and over 800 volunteers. (single source)
- Local spectators include Frances Haywood, DJ Nelson, and the Cooney mother‑daughter duo in shark costumes. (single source)
- The prize for first place is $10,000. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-07-31: Beach to Beacon 10K attracts thousands of runners to Cape Elizabeth

Beach to Beacon in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, hosted over 6,500 runners, featuring high‑school mile winners, professional 10K champions Habtom Samuel and Pamela Kosgei, and an adaptive wheelchair division with Maya

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cape-elizabeth-beach-to-beacon-race-highlights-high-school-champions-and-adaptive-duo

### 2026-07-29: Maine's Beach to Beacon 10K sees record field and push to break long‑standing course record

Four Maine runners aim to break Ben True’s 2009 Beach to Beacon 10K record as the race, founded by Olympic champ Joan Benoit Samuelson, draws over 6,500 finishers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maines-beach-to-beacon-10k-sees-record-field-and-push-to-break-longstanding-course-record

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Cite as: Maine Beach to Beacon 10K race. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/maine-beach-to-beacon-10k-race