Ocracoke Island Weekend Runfest Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Ocracoke Island Weekend Runfest includes in-person races on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2026 in Ocracoke, NC, plus virtual options that may be completed April 18-26, 2026. Distance options offered are:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Virtual 5K
- Virtual 1/2 Marathon
The event benefits Ocracoke Community Radio WOVV, Ocracoke School Athletic Boosters Club, and Ocracoke Community Park. The event is timed by Run The East, LLC. Virtual entries are not officially timed unless a participant uses the RaceJoy app to record a GPS-based time for leaderboard submission.
Logistics, fees and rules
Packet pickup is at 1718 Brewery with sessions on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25; there is no same-day packet pickup for the half marathon. Fee tiers vary by date; sample early fees are $35 for 5K/10K and $60 for the half marathon, with higher prices for later registration and race-weekend rates. Runners in the 5K, 10K and half marathon receive a quick-dry t-shirt and a tote bag; sizes are guaranteed for registrations before April 3. No refunds.
Water stations and port-a-johns are provided along the half marathon course. Finishers in all distances receive medals. Awards are given to top 3 male and female overall and top 3 in age groups; first-place overall male and female in each race receive a $100 gift certificate from Soundfeet Shoes. Walkers and running strollers are allowed; strollers must start behind runners and walkers. No pets except service dogs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.