Run Oak Island

Run Oak Island : February 13–14, 2027

Run Oak Island is a two-day road race weekend on Oak Island, North Carolina, held on Presidents Day weekend. The event includes distance races spanning from a 1 mile fun run up to an ultra distance, and it is the 13th annual running of the event. A virtual participation option is available.

Distances and event options include:

• 26.25 miles Ultra Marathon (full marathon plus 0.05 miles)
• 26.2 miles Full Marathon (certified)
• 13.1 miles East Half Marathon (certified; competitive with age group and overall awards)
• 13.1 miles West Half Marathon (certified; walker-friendly with a 6.5 hour time limit)
• 10K (certified)
• 5K (certified)
• 1 Mile (fun run, not timed or certified; shirt optional add-on)

Course highlights include oceanfront sections, marsh views, a country club and arboretum, a lighthouse turnaround on some courses, and an intracoastal bridge that provides about 65 feet of elevation on the West Half. The full marathon route includes 13 water stops; half marathons include seven water stops; the 10K includes two and the 5K one. The event uses certified courses for most distances and offers pacers for some races.

Finishers receive three-dimensional medals and a tri-blend shirt for all races except the 1 mile, where the shirt is optional. Two-day combo options and a Sunday 3-race challenge (totaling about 10.3 miles) are offered. Packet pickup logistics for 2027 are being finalized; the tentative pickup location is St. James Community Center. Local parking is provided near the start with shuttle service from designated lots. Registration policies allow event transfers and virtual transfers with a processing fee; refunds are not offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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