 Beach races are usually held annually, generally at seaside resorts with large beaches.Typically, beach races follow the format of hare scrambles, with riders competing on a circuit of 1–3 miles (1.5–5 km) in length, usually for a time period of 1–3 hours.Due to their unique nature, beach races tend to be very popular with riders and spectators, with some of the larger races attracting several hundred riders.