Ocean Fest Beach Run
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Ocean Fest 5K Beach Run
The Ocean Fest 5K Beach Run is scheduled for May 2, 2026, in Surf City, North Carolina. The start and finish are located at 100 North Shore Drive, Beachside, Surf City, NC 28445. The run takes place entirely on the sand.
The event offers a 5K (3.1 miles) run or walk. Participants may run or walk the full distance. The course is manually timed and footwear is optional because the route is on the beach.
Online registration is available and there is an entry fee of $35. Onsite registration at pre-race packet pickup or on race morning is possible if the participant can complete online registration from a phone. Paid parking is available throughout Surf City, and shuttle bus information is provided by the festival organizers.
The run is part of Ocean Fest, a free two-day beachside eco, surf, art, and music festival. The festival includes a beer garden, a kids zone, and live music in downtown Surf City. Ocean Fest, Inc. states a mission to celebrate and protect Mother Ocean and to support likeminded nonprofit organizations. The organization also conducts beach and coast cleanups and other community events related to coastal conservation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
