Road diary: Meanwhile, well back in the pack . . .
For many people, this race is a happy-to-be-here, what-a-great-day, just-want-to-finish event.
Finishing touch
A perfect day for surprises.
Nyariki: A champ with a story to savor
Tom Nyariki, who lost sight in one eye in a carjacking, completes a three-year comeback in style.
Ivanova leaves rivals far behind
Alevtina Ivanova sets a course record and finishes nearly a minute ahead of her nearest challenger.
Former bandit steals show
Donny Drake, who ran the race without registering a year ago, dominates a strong field in a surprise.
It's status quo for the top trio
Emily LeVan of Wiscasset again sets the pace, followed by Susannah Beck and Kristin Barry.
A change of pace: Doak puts an end to Nogueira's domination
Patrick Doak takes command on the hills and defeats a six-time Beach to Beacon winner.
For spectators, sights to behold
The race course is lined with thousands - many in support of pals or relatives, some just for the spectacle.
Steve Solloway: Donny Drake? Believe it
Donny Drake Jr was the first Mainer to finish and the 15th overall in the Beach to Beacon.
A time to run, and a time to simply glide
Matt Lane, a Yarmouth native, is enjoying life as a recreational runner after his spell in the big time.
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The Course
Course descriptionVantage pointsRoad closures
2006 Beach to Beacon Overview
Runners to Wach
2006 Facts, Figures and More
Previous Beach to Beacon Results
2005 Results2004 results2003 results
2002 results2001 resultsPast winners
Race factsOfficial Beach to Beacon 10K website
2005 in REVIEW
View a slide show from the 2005 race.Former champ applauds GiddingsNo beating Kiplagat ... anywhereOkari's race, and he simply would not be denied
A pride and joyThere's no overlooking him nowMore than just cameo appearancesMasters newcomer puts on a show
Good times happenConspicuous by his absenceAnother powerful race day
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Staff photo by Shawn Patrick Ouellette