Run Oak Island
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Run Oak Island : Oak Island, NC (Feb 14–15, 2026)
Run Oak Island is a two-day race weekend held in Oak Island, North Carolina. It is listed as the first event of the 2026 BAM! Race Series and offers both in-person and virtual participation options. Event formats include multi-race challenges and single-distance races across Saturday and Sunday.
Race distances and formats
- Ultra Marathon with a scenic 0.05 mile detour along a wooden walkway overlooking the lighthouse and ocean.
- Full Marathon (certified road course; Boston qualifier).
- East Half Marathon (described as a flat course with scenic views).
- West Half Marathon (non-competitive, walker friendly; 6 hour time limit; no age group awards; same finisher medal).
- 10K Run/Walk (flat course, on the island).
- 5K Run/Walk (flat course, on the island).
- 1 Mile (includes a finisher medal and bib; shirt available to purchase).
- Saturday multi-race options: 10K, 5K and 1 Mile combined as a single challenge with one bib and multiple finisher medals.
- Numerous two-day and virtual combinations mirror the in-person events.
Registration, pricing and fundraising
Registration opened 1 November 2025. Base entry fees increase after 6 February 2026. Fundraising can waive the race fee; minimum fundraising requirements vary by event. Virtual entries include shipped swag (shirt, medal, bib) sent within two weeks after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
