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!
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.
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.
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 will be given for all standard age divisions, along with special awards for top lake local finishers!
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.
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/
Sep 27, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
10:00
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in 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.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of 4th Annual Beach to Beach 5k.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Adam Pakalnis | 19:07.31 | |
| 🥈 | Jordan Maia | 19:36.74 | |
| 🥉 | Felipe Birk | 21:07.28 | |
| 4 | Levi Reynolds | 21:39.44 | |
| 5 | Steve Acevedo | 22:13.54 | |
| 6 | Bill Wakeley | 23:04.64 | |
| 7 | M Boyle | 23:04.57 | |
| 8 | Jason Mangini | 23:04.37 | |
| 9 | John Schmedlin | 23:29.95 | |
| 10 | Ashley Dayton | 24:01.94 | |
| 11 | Jay Bolton | 24:18.55 | |
| 12 | Jean-Yves Magnan | 24:21.23 | |
| 13 | Collin Sieracki | 24:33.47 | |
| 14 | Michael Mills | 24:39.82 | |
| 15 | Kasey Baker | 24:36.19 | |
| 16 | Jeremy Pollutro | 24:47.05 | |
| 17 | Greg Magann | 24:49.46 | |
| 18 | Josh Silver | 24:51.59 | |
| 19 | A. DiBella-Mills | 25:07.43 | |
| 20 | Sean Fallon | 25:08.95 | |
| 21 | Peter Grosscup | 25:05.13 | |
| 22 | Michael Ambrosecchio | 25:14.29 | |
| 23 | Veronica Moran | 25:14.44 | |
| 24 | Amy Langevin | 25:18.43 | |
| 25 | Steve Pernal | 25:21.04 | |
| 26 | Paul Baldini | 25:45.56 | |
| 27 | Barbara Pearce | 25:51.01 | |
| 28 | Ryan Collesian | 25:53.7 | |
| 29 | Bob Dacey | 26:27.6 | |
| 30 | Jessica Souza | 27:01.23 | |
| 31 | Michael McCarthy | 27:10.05 | |
| 32 | Theresa Durso | 27:19.46 | |
| 33 | Chad Collesian | 27:36.22 | |
| 34 | Keegan Andrulis | 27:41.59 | |
| 35 | Lauren DeVore | 27:43.23 | |
| 36 | Michael Bassett | 27:47.66 | |
| 37 | Becca Pope | 27:56.09 | |
| 38 | Jim Murdica | 28:04.94 | |
| 39 | Susan Leigh | 28:16.2 | |
| 40 | Diane Maia | 28:41.49 | |
| 41 | Pete Spera | 28:49.07 | |
| 42 | Jeffrey Smith | 29:04.59 | |
| 43 | W. Hamilton | 28:59.45 | |
| 44 | Beth Wellman | 29:34.44 | |
| 45 | Diane Boisvert | 29:44.2 | |
| 46 | Carolina Lujambio | 29:49.28 | |
| 47 | Jon Rooney | 29:51.03 | |
| 48 | Elizabeth Mazzarelli | 29:50.18 | |
| 49 | Tracy Ericson | 30:20.71 | |
| 50 | Kathleen Boni | 30:29.19 |
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