diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 6a43b1a1..83dd1bfa 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "leaflet",
-  "version": "1.0.0-beta.2",
+  "version": "1.0.0-rc.1",
   "description": "JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps",
   "devDependencies": {
     "eslint": "^1.5.1",
diff --git a/src/Leaflet.js b/src/Leaflet.js
index d3905086..55e607ed 100644
--- a/src/Leaflet.js
+++ b/src/Leaflet.js
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 
 var L = {
-	version: '1.0.0-beta.2'
+	version: '1.0.0-rc.1'
 };
 
 function expose() {