Welcome to the 10th Annual Beach and Back Half Marathon & 5K in Marshfield, MA by Wicked Fast Race Co. in partnership with the same great race team over at RaceWire!
Join us for another amazing year with awesome SWAG, free BEER, and tons of FUN!
Race Morning Schedule
Race Day Schedule:
6:30 AM - Late Registration Starts (can pay for late reg with Cash/Check/Venmo - $55 for 5K & $110 for Half)
7:30 AM - Half Marathon Starts
8:00 AM - 5K Starts
Directly after race - After Party at the Jetty (One free beer for anyone 21+ w/ valid ID. Beers available will be Bud Light or Kona Draft & Bud and Bud Light Bottles).
Half Marathon Start Line Location:
278 Ocean St., Marshfield, MA - Right across wooden bridge in front of Haldad's Ocean Cafe (Half Course Map)
5K Start Line Location:
277 Ocean St., Marshfield, MA - Right in front of the Jetty. (5K Course Map)
Packet Pickup
Pre-Race Packet Pickup:
Friday, June 12, 2026 from 4-7 PM
Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 2-5 PM
Location: Marathon Sports in Norwell (134 Washington St., Norwell, MA 02061
BIB #'s:
CLICK HERE to look up your BIB # and please be sure to have it ready for packet pickup.
You can pickup bibs for family and friends if you have all the bib #'s of the members of your group.
Race Day Packet Pickup:
We recommend that you pick up your race packet and swag at pre-race packet pick up on June 12 or June 13, but if you must pick up on race morning, it will be available in the Jetty parking lot starting at 6:30 AM. (278 Ocean St., Marshfield, MA)
Course Map
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
CLICK HERE to view parking map for Beach & Back 2026
Parking Instructions:
- Race parking is only allowed in public parking areas (not along esplanade), at dirt lot on Town Pier Road, and at the Govenor Winslow School at 60 Regis Rd, Marshfield (Shuttle provided from the school to race)
- There is NO PARKING allowed on Plymouth Avenue or along the esplanade (you may be towed by the town if you park in either area)
- Carpooling is recommended if possible!
- If you park in a street parking area, please be sure you do not block any driveway's or park on private property (if you do this, you may be towed by the town)
Shuttle Buses Available:
A larger parking lot will be available at the Govenor Winslow School located at 60 Regis Rd, Marshfield about 1.5 miles from the race start/finish and will include shuttle buses running to the start line beginning from 6:00 AM and ending at 12 PM. Spectators can use the shuttles if space allows, but runners will have the priority. Shuttles will drop you off and pick you up after event over by the Town Pier Lot.
Half Marathon runners should be on the shuttle no later than 7:00 AM to ensure you start race on time.
5K runners should be on the shuttle no later than 7:30 AM to ensure you start race on time.
Swag
SWAG will be available for pick up at pre-race packet pickup on Friday and Saturday and then before race starts on race morning (not after race). No SWAG will be shipped or mailed before or after race.
Half Marathon Runners will receive:
• An AWESOME custom Beach Towel
• A custom drawstring bag (for Half registrants only)
• Massive finisher medal
• 1 free beer at the Jetty Restaurant (must be 21+ with valid ID)
• Post-race party at the Jetty
• Free Snacks
• Professional chip-timed bib
5K Runners will receive:
• An AWESOME custom Beach Towel
• Massive finisher medal
• 1 free beer at the Jetty Restaurant (must be 21+ with valid ID)
• Post-race party at the Jetty
• Free Snacks
• Professional chip-timed bib
Awards
(New to 2026: 80+ age group added)
Half Marathon Awards
Age Groups include: 1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, & 80+
5K Awards
Marathon Sports gift cards for top 3 male/female overall.
Awards ceremony will take place directly after race near finish line (top finishers must be present in order to accept their award).
Porta-Potties
Porta-potties will be available in the dirt lot next to Town Pier Rd and at 373 Plymouth Ave.
Water Stations
Water stations will be spread out along the course. There will not be gatorade or any other types of hydration, so please bring your own if you'd like.
Share Your Race Photos & WIN
We invite you to please follow us and tag 'Wickedfastraceco' on Instagram for any photos you share during or after the event!
We'll be awarding 3 winners who share the best photos and tag us with 2 FREE race entries for you and a friend or family member to any upcoming Wicked Fast race's (does not include Beantown Marathon).
Winners will be DM'd on Instagram.
FAQ's
CLICK HERE to view FAQ's about Wicked Fast Race Co's events.
THANK YOU to our Sponsors!
