2026 Barber Beast on the Bay

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Barber Beast on the Bay is a 10-mile, 30-obstacle run (or walk) along the beachy shores of scenic Lake Erie. Voted Erie, PA's Best Athletic Competition 10 years running and featured in Sports Destination Management magazine, Barber Beast on the Bay also features a one-of-a-kind 1-mile adapted course for adults with intellectual disabilities and autism. Whether you are an elite Obstacle Course Race addict or a new to the scene first-timer, the Barber Beast on the Bay offers something for every level of obstacle course competitor.

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Whether you choose the Half Marathon, 10K or the 5K, the course gives you the best of Southern California: sweeping ocean views, cliffs that make you look twice, and that iconic stretch through Torrey Pines where the landscape opens up and reminds you why you love to run.

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Every runner gets a finisher’s medal, race shirt, tote bag, food bag, and free race photos, so you can keep every smile, stride, and moment of victory.

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