Run Oak Island

Run Oak Island

Run Oak Island is a two day race weekend held February 13 and 14, 2027, featuring multiple road race distances on Oak Island, North Carolina. Events take place across Saturday and Sunday and include both certified and noncertified distances, on courses that pass oceanfront roads, marsh views, a lighthouse, a country club and sections with tree shade.

Distances offered:

• Ultra Marathon (26.25 miles)
• Full Marathon (26.2 miles)
• East Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
• West Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
• 10K (6.2 miles)
• 5K
• 1 Mile

Several courses carry USATF certification. Course details note a flats profile on many routes, oceanfront sections on the 10K and 5K, and a 65 foot elevation on the intracoastal bridge sections used by the West Half. The full marathon course includes multiple water stops; the event provides course support with numerous water and Gatorade stations across distances.

Finishers receive three dimensional medals and a soft tri blend shirt is included for most distances; the 1 Mile shirt is an optional add on. The event offers a two day combo that awards an additional large 3D medal and a Sunday three race challenge that combines the 10K, 5K and 1 Mile for cumulative mileage. A virtual option is available and virtual packets are mailed after the event. Post race provisions include barbecue, beer and award presentations for overall and age group placings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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