Reach the Beach 5K 2026

The Reach the Beach 5K is a road race starting and finishing at Sunset Bay Beach Club, located beside the beach. It's a USATF-sanctioned 5K suitable for participants from young children to older adults, with a reduced price for racers aged 19 and under. The course follows a loop using Iola Drive, Sunset Bay, and South Shore Drive, which participants complete twice before returning to the beach club. As part of the day-long Sunset Bay Experience, registered runners receive parking and beach access for the day. A craft and vendor market operates nearby, Cabana Sam's features live music, and raffles contribute to the fundraising aspect. Proceeds benefit the Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire Department. Awards are presented to overall male and female finishers, the top three men and women in each age group, and the first male and female walkers.