4th Annual Beach to Beach 5k

About the Event

Connecticut's Newest Lake Road Race!

The Beach to Beach 5K offers scenic views of Bantam Lake with rolling hills and a fast finish at Morris Town Beach. All proceeds of the race go to the Bantam Lake Protective Association, a non-profit devoted to the preservation of Bantam Lake and its surroundings. Chip Timing by Fast Track Timing, awards in all standard age divisions. Come join us for an exciting day of family fun for a good cause!

Register Today!

Online registration: [RUNNERS/WALKERS] Open! $30 (closes on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th)
*We will have day of registration. CASH OR CHECK ONLY. Day of registration fee is $35.
*Registration tent opens at 8:30 a.m. for packet pickup and day of registration.
*Registration tent CLOSES PROMPTLY at 9:45 for the 10:00 a.m race start time.

Course Map & Description

The course starts at the Morris Town Beach Complex and is an out-and-back 5k route that follows East Shore Rd over rolling hills and quiet lake vistas, offering serenity and connection.

Official Course Map

Shirts

Event shirts will be provided to registered runners and walkers. In order to be guaranteed a T-shirt, you must register by SEPTEMBER 25th. Registrations received AFTER September 24th will receive a shirt while supplies last. We hope to be able to accommodate everyone!

Awards

Awards will be given for all standard age divisions, along with special awards for top lake local finishers!

Become a Sponsor

By sponsoring the Race, you are helping us achieve our mission. To learn more about sponsorship activities and benefits, contact us at: bantamlakeprotective@gmail.com.

About Bantam Lake Protective Association

The Bantam Lake Protective Association, Inc. is a private nonprofit (501(3)(C)organization devoted to the preservation of Bantam Lake and its surroundings. Working with the Town of Morris, The White Memorial Foundation, DEEP, and the Torrington Area Health Dept., we strive to maintain the highest practical water quality for swimming, fishing, boating, and water and ice sports. To learn more about us, you can visit our website:
https://www.bantamlakect.com/

Races Offered

Beach to Beach 5k

Sep 27, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

10:00

sell

$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Morris.

thermostat Temperature

13.1° / 21.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

11.4° / 20.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 0m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

77.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:33

nightlight Sunset

19:00

About Morris

Learn more about the host city, Morris.

Morris is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 2,256 at the 2020 census. The town is part of the Northwest Hills Planning Region.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of 4th Annual Beach to Beach 5k.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Adam Pakalnis	M	25	Waterbury, CT	19:07.31
🥈	Jordan Maia	M	27	Morris, CT	19:36.74
🥉	Felipe Birk	M	44	New Preston Marble Dale, CT	21:07.28
4	Levi Reynolds	M	30	Bantam, CT	21:39.44
5	Steve Acevedo	M	36	Seymour, CT	22:13.54
6	Bill Wakeley	M	60	Sharon, CT	23:04.64
7	M Boyle	M	36	Oxford, CT	23:04.57
8	Jason Mangini	M	42	Morris, CT	23:04.37
9	John Schmedlin	M	55	Milford, CT	23:29.95
10	Ashley Dayton	F	32	Woodbury, CT	24:01.94
11	Jay Bolton	M	43	Litchfield, CT	24:18.55
12	Jean-Yves Magnan	M	47	Litchfield, CT	24:21.23
13	Collin Sieracki	M	31	Morris, CT	24:33.47
14	Michael Mills	M	43	Goshen, CT	24:39.82
15	Kasey Baker	F	41	Chester, CT	24:36.19
16	Jeremy Pollutro	M	47	Torrington, CT	24:47.05
17	Greg Magann	M	62	Tuckahoe, NY	24:49.46
18	Josh Silver	M	59	Morris, CT	24:51.59
19	A. DiBella-Mills	F	11	Goshen, CT	25:07.43
20	Sean Fallon	M	59	West Simsbury, CT	25:08.95
21	Peter Grosscup	M	25	Litchfield, CT	25:05.13
22	Michael Ambrosecchio	M	65	Stamford, CT	25:14.29
23	Veronica Moran	F	56	Morris, CT	25:14.44
24	Amy Langevin	F	45	Morris, CT	25:18.43
25	Steve Pernal	M	53	Old Saybrook, CT	25:21.04
26	Paul Baldini	M	51	North Haven, CT	25:45.56
27	Barbara Pearce	F	68	Guilford, CT	25:51.01
28	Ryan Collesian	M	15	Mahopac, NY	25:53.7
29	Bob Dacey	M	74	Vernon Rockville, CT	26:27.6
30	Jessica Souza	F	41	Morris, CT	27:01.23
31	Michael McCarthy	M	24	Morris, CT	27:10.05
32	Theresa Durso	F	57	Litchfield, CT	27:19.46
33	Chad Collesian	M	52	Mahopac, NY	27:36.22
34	Keegan Andrulis	M	24	Northfield, CT	27:41.59
35	Lauren DeVore	F	33	Stratford, CT	27:43.23
36	Michael Bassett	M	48	Southington, CT	27:47.66
37	Becca Pope	F	31	Woodbury, CT	27:56.09
38	Jim Murdica	M	44	Morris, CT	28:04.94
39	Susan Leigh	F	56	Litchfield, CT	28:16.2
40	Diane Maia	F	56	Morris, CT	28:41.49
41	Pete Spera	M	48	Westport, CT	28:49.07
42	Jeffrey Smith	M	58	Canton, CT	29:04.59
43	W. Hamilton	M	11	Morris, CT	28:59.45
44	Beth Wellman	F	43	Morris, CT	29:34.44
45	Diane Boisvert	F	69	Morris, CT	29:44.2
46	Carolina Lujambio	F	50	Coventry, CT	29:49.28
47	Jon Rooney	M	54	Bloomfield, CT	29:51.03
48	Elizabeth Mazzarelli	F	20	Torrington, CT	29:50.18
49	Tracy Ericson	M	59	Canton, CT	30:20.71
50	Kathleen Boni	F	55	North Branford, CT	30:29.19