Sign up for the Beach to Beacon 10K opens on Thursday

The TD Beach to Beacon 10K, Maine’s largest road race, is set to take place on Saturday, August 3rd, and registration is now open. Cape Elizabeth residents can sign up starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, while the rest of the field can register at the same time on Friday. With over 6,000 participants expected to take part, this year’s race promises to be an exciting event for runners and spectators alike.

The entry fee for the race is $70, and those interested in participating can register online at www.beach2beacon.org. The race, which covers a scenic route along the coast, is a popular event that draws runners from all over the region.

In other sports news, Real Madrid secured a spot in the Champions League semifinals by defeating Manchester City 4-3 on penalties in a thrilling match in Manchester, England. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich also advanced to the semifinals with a 1-0 victory over Arsenal.

On the tennis court, Rafael Nadal suffered a surprising defeat at the Barcelona Open, losing 7-5, 6-1 to Alex de Minaur. And in the Porsche Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Coco Gauff fought her way to the quarterfinals with a hard-fought win over fellow American Sachia Vickery.

In golf, the PGA Championship will return to the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, South Carolina, in 2031. The previous champions at this venue, Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy, both set tournament records with their impressive victories.

Lastly, the NCAA has announced a new transfer rule that will allow athletes to be immediately eligible to play after transferring, as long as they meet academic requirements. This change comes in response to a recent court order and aims to provide more flexibility for student-athletes.