Shore 2 The Pour Beach Run 2026 is a 3-mile running event held in Stratford, Connecticut on August 22, 2026. The race starts at 9:30 a.m. from 1 Dorne Dr, Stratford, CT 06615. Entry fees range from free to $45.00, making it accessible to runners at various budget levels. This summer race offers an opportunity for local and visiting runners to compete over a moderate distance in the Stratford area.
From the Race Organizer
Will Run for Beer! Two Roads Brewing Company is hosting its Annual Shore to The Pour 3-mile (approximate) Beach race. Join us Saturday, August 22nd; race kicks off at 9:30am! $45.00 entry fee will include a 2026 Two Roads Race T-shirt, Medal & (2) beers at the end of the race. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Audubon Connecticut at Stratford Point. Limited spots available! REGISTRATION DETAILS Spots are limited, don’t wait to sign up! There will NOT be day of registration for this race. You must register by Sunday, August 2nd to guarantee their shirt size for the 2026 Shore 2 the Pour Race Performance Tee! After this date, shirts may be available for participants, but we cannot guarantee your size will be available. DAY BEFORE CHECK-IN Save yourself time and check-in for the race the night before! Come on down to Two Roads on Friday August 22nd and check-in to receive your bib (with chip), race t and most importantly, beer tickets to redeem after the run! Check-in will be located in the Beer Garden (weather permitted) @ 1700 Stratford Ave with a time that is yet to be determined. Participants are welcome to check-in their friends and family members who are also participating, in fact we encourage it! DAY OF CHECK-IN Can’t check-in the night before, not a problem! Day of race check-in will be at Short Beach (pavilion 1) from 7:30-9:15am. Look for the signs! COURSE DESCRIPTION Your journey runs on the park driveway and town roads the first mile. Entering the Audubon Center, you will run 7/10 mi on a hard packed grass path around the perimeter of the property. Be prepared to enjoy a beautiful view of Long Island Sound, Stratford Harbor, butterflies, birds, and more! After a short run back on the driveway you’ll run onto the “Two Roads Trail” which is again, hard packed grass and some gravel. The fun begins just after mile two! The course drops down to beach level and from there you’ll run completely on the sand along the water back to the finish. The finish will be on the sand/hard packed grass area near the pavilion. Each participant's finish time will be “Chip” recorded as they cross the finish line. As participants finish, they will receive their Two Roads medal and a text message and/or email with their finishing time! COURSE MAP A list of overall finishing times for all competitors will be continually updated and sent to your email on file while the race is in progress. The final race results should be posted by 10am Water Stop: There will be a water stop a little after the halfway point inside the Audubon grounds. We also encourage everyone to run with a water bottle as temps can be very hot during the summer. Please be respectful and use the trash cans located at this water stop! KIDS FUN RUN Back by popular demand, will be the Kids Fun Run! This free beachside dash kicks off at 11:00AM—just after the main race—so parents can cheer on their little runners while enjoying a pint. All kids will receive a participation medal, and please note: children must be supervised by an adult at all times and cannot be left unattended during the main event. TIPS AND NOTES - For your safety, participants should always remain to the LEFT side of the road indicated by cones, signs, or volunteers. - Please follow all instructions of the course marshals and only cross a street when instructed to do so by the course volunteers. Once crossing the finish line, please keep moving towards the pavilion to allow room for other runners. Remember, standing too close to the finish line can easily trigger your chip and your time may be changed which will alter your results. -Participants are welcome to run with strollers but, please make note that the last leg of the race is on the sand. There are “steps” (mainly rocks) to get from the Audubon Center to the beach. POST RACE CELEBRATION Let’s not forget the best part of the race, the post-race celebration! Once you cross the finish line join us back at the pavilion for a post-race celebration! There will be music, health related vendors and of course, delicious beer! Stay tuned for more information on vendors, food truck and musical performances! Awards! During our post-race celebration, we will have an award ceremony for the following categories 1st Place Man and Woman 1st Place Man by Age Groups Age Groups: Under 21, 21-35, 36-50, 51+ 1st Place Woman by Age Groups Age Groups: Under 21, 21-35, 36-50, 51+ Shore Like Your Style Award- Have fun and get dressed up for the big race! The Road Less Traveled Award- The person who traveled the farthest to attend the race What is Audubon Connecticut? Audubon Connecticut supports programs that connect people to nature across the state. Through land stewardship, science, education and advocacy, Audubon Connecticut preserves habitat and protects bird species and other wildlife that are of state, national and global concern. Stratford Point, which is managed by Audubon Connecticut, is one of the best birding destinations in the state a
