CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The first leg of Beach to Bay begins at 7 a.m. on May 16 at the intersection of Ellif Road and Access Road 5.
The route will go near Bob Hall Pier, the causeway bridge, to Flour Bluff, the Navy Air Station north gate, ending near Water's Edge Park.
Parking will be available for marathon runners. One of the locations includes the parking lot of the old Sunrise Mall. Extra parking will also be available at the First Baptist Church of Corpus Christi, located on Ocean Drive across from the Nueces County Victims' Memorial Garden.
A shuttle will run from 9 a.m. to noon from the church to the finish line.
The Beach to Bay Sports Exposition is held at Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, 6300 Ocean Drive, in the Dugan Wellness Center, in conjunction with packet pick up and registration. The date for the 49th Annual Beach to Bay Sports Expo is Friday, May 15, 2026.
Packet-Pickup
Team race packet(s) must be picked up on Friday, May 15, 2026 between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Texas A&M University in Dugan Wellness Center. Remember PACKET PICK-UP CLOSES AT 8:00 PM SHARP! All unclaimed bags will be forfeited! Please make alternate arrangements to claim your bags if you are unable to pick it up. As a team captain it is perfectly acceptable for you to authorize someone on your team, or a family member or friend to pick up your packet.
LEGS & Transportation
Leg 1 = 3.46
Start: Intersection of Ellif Road and Access Road 5
Exchange Point: The Beach South of Bob Hall Pier
Bus Service
Park: FREEDOM FITNESS (5858 South Padre Island Dr)
Boarding Time: 4:45 a.m. until 5:15 a.m.
Return Service: Yes, From Exchange Point back to FREEDOM FITNESS
Leg 2 = 4.67
Start: The Beach South of Bob Hall Pier
Exchange Point: North Side of Causeway Bridge
Bus Service
Park: FREEDOM FITNESS (5858 South Padre Island Dr)
Boarding Time: 5:15 a.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Return Service: Yes, From Exchange Point back to FREEDOM FITNESS
Leg 3 = 4.36
Start: North Side of Causeway Bridge
Exchange Point: Waldron Road near N.A.S. Drive “Y”
Bus Service
Park: Security Drive just off of First National Drive in Flour Bluff.
Boarding Time: 6:30 a.m. until 6:45 a.m.
Return Service: No! Exchange Point is within walking distance to parking.
Leg 4 = 4.60
Start: Waldron Road near N.A.S. Drive “Y”
Exchange Point: Outside of N.A.S. North Gate
Bus Service
Park: Security Drive just off of First National Drive in Flour Bluff.
No Boarding time: Parking is within walking distance to leg 4 start point
Return Service: Yes, From Exchange Point back to parking.
Leg 5 = 4.20
Start: Outside of N.A.S. North Gate
Exchange Point: West Side of Swantner Park on sidewalk
Bus Service
Park: Texas A&M University on Ocean Dr.
Boarding Time: 8:00 a.m. until 8:45 a.m.
Return Service: No, Have a plan!
Leg 6 = 4.93
Start: West Side of Swantner Park on sidewalk
Finish Line: McCaughan Park
Bus Service
There is no bus service for leg #6. Have a plan in advance!
BUS SERVICE
Runners Packets will have detailed Bus Stop Information.
We strongly encourage and promote the usage of the complimentary shuttle buses (The B). The B shuttles are a COURTESY of the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority and are the most effective method of transportation to your starting position. Be aware that not all Beach to Bay legs have bus service.
Please keep in mind that race day traffic will be heavy, so please expect delays and try to be understanding. Any disrespect towards any shuttle operator or CCRTA employee, race official, runner, spectator or Beach to Bay representative will NOT be tolerated. Your team will be disqualified immediately if such behavior occurs! In other words, don’t be a jerk!
As with all public transportation, buses run on a schedule, do not show up late and expect to be given a ride. Remember, that traffic congestion will be bad due to amount of vehicles sharing the roadways. Expect this and be understanding on your return trip on the buses.
Parents of minor children running the Beach to Bay Relay Marathon are welcome to ride along. Please remember that there is no bus transportation to McCaughan Park for the After Race Party.
Arriving early is crucial!
Helpful Hints Beach to Bay 2026 (REMINDERS)
Packet Pick up-Friday May 15th, 2026
49th Annual Beach to Bay Relay Marathon
Location (Packet Pick Up) 6300 Ocean Drive Duggan Wellness Center
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (SHARP)
- Please locate your BIB number on our website at beachtobayrelay.com BIB numbers are available there-go to the Team Look Up tab. They are sorted by the team captain’s last name.
Yes, you can get someone to come and pick up your packet for the race. Make sure that they or you are aware of any changes to your team you need to make and most importantly:
KNOW YOU BIB NUMBER!
- Partial packets are NOT given out! If you pick up a team packet, you are picking up for the entire team.
- Please have a plan and do not wait till the last minute. Know the changes you are making to your team if any. Not knowing creates a back-up in the line to check in.
- Please be courteous and patient to our volunteers! Understand they are there to assist you.
- Cell phones are discouraged while in line to get your packet
- Other than service animals do not bring your pets to the Duggan Well-ness Center.
For more information on Beach to Bay, visit their website here: https://beachtobayrelay.com/
Refreshments
Complimentary pizza, soft drinks and adult beverages will be served. As temporary proprietor of the park please remember we can only maintain the refreshments for a certain amount of time. Slower running teams should plan accordingly.
Per City Ordinance you MAY NOT bring your own adult beverages to the Finish Line Area, C.C.P.D. Officers will be on hand to ensure that this ordinance is respected.
Vendors
Various vendors will be on-site with everything from massages to health bars and industry gear. Please visit our vendors and show your support.
Live Music
Each year Beach to Bay Relay features live music from local musicians. Enjoy some tunes while your wait to hear final race results during the awards ceremony.
Tents
Need a place to relax? Rent a Tent near the finish line. For rental info call 361-980-1182 or contact us.
Awards Ceremony
We’ll take some time to recognize the best of the best. The top teams from each division will be recognized with awards.
Disposable timing tags attached to the back of the anchor’s bib number will be used. The 6th leg runner must wear the RED BIB NUMBER with the timing tag adhered to it in order to be counted in the results.
- All members of each team eligible for awards are subject to verification by race officials prior to the awards ceremony.
- 1st leg runner must wear the yellow race bib/number.
- 6th leg runner must wear the red race bib/number
- The race director and or race official may disqualify anyone for not adhering to the rules.
- Each leg must be completely finished or team will be disqualified
- Runners are not permitted to run with a baby stroller.
- Runners are not permitted to run with pets.
- No alcoholic beverages are allowed in Water’s Edge Park prior to race. Beer will be on-hand at McCaughan Park during the After Race Party.
- Runners of Leg #4 (Pay Special Attention) – Remember, you will be running through a government facility. As such, you and your team members will be required to adhere to all their rules and regulations. Do not veer from the race course and pay attention to all N.A.S. Corpus Christi’s Military Official’s requests. Parents of Minor Children and Person(s) with disabilities: This pertains to the 4th Leg only! Any parent wishing to run the race alongside (but not bike) your minor child through Naval Air Station Corpus Christi may do so. The only requirement is that at Packet Pickup you must acquire a Parent BIB in order to pass the security check-point. This is also correct for those person(s) who require a provider. Your provider must also wear a Parent BIB. (Here is a special note from NAS CC (PDF) regarding running through the base)
- All registrations must be received by the deadline.
- Beach to Bay Courses close promptly at 1:00 pm. All teams must complete the relay before this time in order to get Finisher Medals and refreshments as they are available.
- View Memo to all Parents and Guardians
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