Beach2Bar

Beach2Bar is run in Stuart, Florida, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, over a single 5K. The course alternates between soft sand and bridges crossing the local waterways, which gives the race an unusual profile: stretches of heavy going on loose ground broken up by raised sections with open views.

That mix changes how you should approach the distance. Running on sand is far more demanding than pavement at the same pace, so judge the effort by feel rather than by your usual 5K splits, and expect the bridge crossings to add a little climbing to an otherwise flat part of Florida. Shoes you do not mind filling with sand are the practical choice. Anyone with a regular running habit can handle 3.1 miles here, and the mixed terrain makes it more of an experience than a time trial, with a festive finish waiting at the end.