The idea, according to USA Beach Running Championships originator and race director, Mitch Varnes, simply is to enjoy a morning on the beach, afoot, with seahorse-shaped medals as prizes to all.

Experts explain why running on the beach can decrease your risk of injury and increase your endurance.

Running on the beach is one of the toughest workouts you can do. We got runners to spill relatable thoughts they have when they’re hitting the sand.

The beach may seem like an inviting place to run on a cool summer morning, but is running on the sand good for your body?

The video, with over 4 million views, shows how the young woman handled a man choosing to set up base just 10 feet away on an empty beach.