Ocracoke Island Weekend Runfest Half Marathon
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Ocracoke Island Weekend Runfest Half Marathon
The Ocracoke Island Weekend Runfest is held on Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, across an event window in April 2026. The weekend features in-person and virtual race options and benefits local community organizations: Ocracoke Community Radio WOVV, Ocracoke School Athletic Boosters Club, and Ocracoke Community Park.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Virtual 5K
- Virtual Half Marathon
The weekend includes the Lt. Maynard's Challenge, which requires completing either the Scallywag 5K or 10K and the Blackbeard's Half Marathon as a combined entry; participants must add the challenge option during half marathon registration and register for the 5K or 10K. Packet pickup is at 1718 Brewery with in-person pickup times scheduled on the days before and during the event weekend; there is no same-day packet pickup for the half marathon.
All finishers in the 5K, 10K, and half marathon receive a medal. Awards are presented to the top three male and female overall finishers and top three in age groups, with first place overall finishers receiving a $100 gift certificate from Soundfeet Shoes. Water, fruit, course water stations, and portable toilets are provided. The event is timed by Run The East, LLC. The event policy states no refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.