Owls Fort Macon 5K Trail Run

APR

2026

Run a scenic 5K at Fort Macon State Park on April 11, 2026, over cross country trails with inlet and ocean views. This timed race benefits OWLS wildlife rehab and includes a short sleeve race tee for registrants.

Sat 11 Apr 2026

Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event overview

The OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. The event is a timed 5K trail race and is timed by Run The East, LLC. The entry fee is $35 and includes an OWLS short sleeve tee shirt; registering by March 31 guarantees a race shirt. Registration remains open until April 11, 2026.

Course and logistics

The course uses cross-country style surfaces with moderate elevation. The trail includes wooded and full-sun sections, footbridge crossings, and offers views of Beaufort Inlet, Bogue Sound, and the Atlantic Ocean. Pre sign-in and T-shirt pickup are scheduled for Friday, April 10 at OWLS, 100 Wildlife Way, Newport.

Organizer

The event is organized by Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter, Inc (OWLS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit wildlife shelter that rehabilitates and releases injured, sick, and orphaned native North Carolina wildlife. OWLS does not receive county, state, or federal funding and relies on public and private donations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km