tackle the seaside challenge
Ready to push your limits and take on an unforgettable race weekend? Start by running the scenic Lighthouse Loop 5K on Saturday, then amp up the challenge with either the 12K or Half Marathon on Sunday. Complete both events to earn the ultimate reward: the Seaside Challenge Finisher Medal! Join us for an adventure packed with stunning views, personal victories, and, of course, bragging rights. Are you up for the challenge?
Seaside Challenge Course Map
The following map is a reflection of the 2024 course. Please note that the course is subject to change. Check back soon for the official 2025 course!
price schedule
Race Distance |
Through 12/9/2024 |
Through 6/23/2025 |
Through 7/28/2025 |
Through 8/25/2025 |
Through 9/29/2025 |
Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5k |
$30 |
$39 |
$44 |
$49 |
$54 |
$55 |
|
12k |
$55 |
$74 |
$79 |
$84 |
$89 |
$94 |
|
Half Marathon |
$75 |
$99 |
$104 |
$109 |
$114 |
$119 |
|
Seaside Challenge (5k & 12k) |
$80 |
$104 |
$114 |
$124 |
$134 |
$144 |
|
Seaside Challenge (5k & Half) |
$100 |
$124 |
$134 |
$144 |
$154 |
$164 |
course information
All Distances:
- Open Course: The course is open to traffic, so please be mindful of your surroundings. There will be police positioned at key intersections to direct traffic.
- Wildlife Reminder: Please know that the course runs through areas in which wildlife are seen and live, so please be mindful of your surroundings and respectful of their environment.
Lighthouse Loop 5k:
- Course Terrain: The 5k is mostly run on pavement, but there is a small grass section and a small gravel section.
- Accessibility: The 5k course is not wheelchair or handcycle accessible.
- Time Limit: The time limit for the 5k is 60 minutes, which is a 19:30 minute per mile pace.
12k:
- Course Terrain: The 12k is run on pavement/road.
- Accessibility: The 12k is wheelchair/handcycle accessible.
- Time Limit: The time limit for the 12k is 2 hours, which is a 16:05 minute per mile pace.
Half Marathon:
- Course Terrain: The half marathon runs on pavement and dirt/grass greenway trail.
- Accessibility: The half marathon course is not wheelchair or handcycle accessible.
- Time Limit: The time limit for the half marathon is a 3 hours and 20 minutes, which is a 15:15 minute per mile pace.
race weekend timeline
5:00 PM: Saturday, October 11
Lighthouse Loop 5k Starts
6:00 PM: Saturday, October 11
5k Course Closes
7:20 AM: Sunday, October 13
Half Marathon & 12k Starts
12k wheelchair/handcycle participants will start at 7:15 AM.
9:20 AM: Sunday, October 13
12k Course Closes
10:40 AM: Sunday, October 13
Half Marathon & 12k Course Closes
12:00 PM: Sunday, October 13
Post Race Party Ends
Parking
Parking near the start/finish area is very limited due to nature and location of the event. We strongly advise that you carpool, walk, bike, or be dropped off if possible. If you DO plan to drive, please arrive early and allow plenty of time to park.
We will share more specific parking information closer to race day.
Uber/Lyft Dropoff
We recommend runners use ride-sharing apps for their transportation needs. Drop-off and pick-up locations will be announced closer to race day.
