Run Ocean Isle Beach

Run Ocean Isle Beach 2026

Run Ocean Isle Beach is the 13th annual running event held on Ocean Isle Beach, a coastal island in southeast North Carolina. The event serves as the final race of the 2026 BAM! Races and uses courses that pass through residential communities and along oceanfront sections.

Distances offered include:

• Half Marathon
• 10K
• 5K
• 1 Mile
• Virtual options for several distances

The half marathon route circles most of the island and includes oceanfront views. The event takes place in late October, when average temperatures are listed as a high of 75 and a low of 56 degrees.

Finisher items are described as tri-blend T shirts with unique designs and large race medals. Past medal themes have included surfboard and flip flop shapes, glass, lockets, artistic connecting medals, pirate and mosaic designs. A post-race gathering with beer and BBQ is mentioned.

Location and venue details are given as 6278 Beach Dr SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469, USA. Additional race logistics and registration options include in-person and virtual entries for the distances noted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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