
Shoreline Half Marathon & 5K
Shoreline Half Marathon offers a flat, scenic lakeside course in Hamlin Beach State Park.
Race Date
Jul 18, 2026
Location
Hamlin, NY
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Location
- Hamlin, New York
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 5,756
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Shoreline Half Marathon, first run in 2011 and now in its 15th year, offers a refreshing summer race experience. Runners are treated to a flat course that winds through the countryside of Hamlin before finishing along the beach, with the 5K providing scenic views of Lake Ontario along a lakeside path. The race, held annually in July, attracts participants from around 14 states, with about 21% of finishers returning in subsequent years.
The event is known for its well-organized production, drawing an average of around 385 finishers for the half marathon in recent editions. The typical race-day weather is warm, with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to low 80s Fahrenheit. Post-race, participants can relax on the beach and enjoy breakfast burritos, making for a pleasant conclusion to the day's running.
Race-provided description
Shoreline 1/2 Marathon & 5K - Live & Virtual Options Saturday, July 18, 2026 Half Marathon - 7:00am 5K - 7:15am Hamlin Beach State Park, 5, Hamlin, NY MAP of Area Click Here to Volunteer Enjoy a beachside Half Marathon and 5K on Saturday, July 18th at one of New York's Best State Parks! The Half Marathon is a flat course along the countryside of Hamlin, starting inside the park and finishing along the beach. The 5K is equally as flat and has great views of Lake Ontario via the lakeside path. Please Note: There is a 3.5 hour cutoff for the Half Marathon. All participants must be done by 10:30AM.Virtual participants will have from 7am, July 18th, 2026 through 11:59pm, July 26th, 2026 to submit their results.There is no day-of registration. Please plan accordingly. Be sure to relax post race at the beach as you enjoy breakfast burritos from Texas BBQ.
By registering for this event you are acknowledging that the date, time, location, and distance of the race may be changed, switched to virtual, or canceled at any time as deemed necessary by the Race Directors due to circumstances beyond their control. In the event that any of these scenarios happens or any other, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated. All entries are non-transferable, non-refundable, and non-deferrable, with no exceptions. Pease note: there is an option to purchase insurance during registration
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
Technical Tank Top (gender specific sizing)
Start Location
Hamlin Beach State Park, Area 5, Hamlin, NY, 14464
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Lake River, Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
Standout7415 years running
~385 finishers a year
shrinking
21% returning runners
6 timing sources
runners from 14 states
winner 1:13:41
typical high 81°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
64°
Afternoon (High)
81°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.2"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 5,756 finishers actually crossed the line across 15 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
5,756
Median time
2:07:27
Latest turnout
349
States
36
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Shoreline Half Marathon & 5K?
The Shoreline Half Marathon & 5K is held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Shoreline Half Marathon & 5K take place?
It takes place in Hamlin, New York.
What distances does the Shoreline Half Marathon & 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Shoreline Half Marathon & 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The Shoreline Half Marathon & 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Shoreline Half Marathon & 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 5,756 runners who have completed the Shoreline Half Marathon & 5K.
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