Run Sunset Beach

Run Sunset Beach : April 11, 2026, Sunset Beach, NC

Run Sunset Beach is a multi-distance road event held in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, with the start/finish area at Sunset Beach Town Park (206 Sunset Blvd N). The event offers in-person and virtual options. Packet pickup is scheduled the day before the race, April 10, at a location near Sunset Beach. Parking is available in nearby lots and along roads, with a shuttle running from Ingram Planetarium (7625 High Market St.). Dogs, bicycles and scooters are not allowed on course per USATF sanctioning.

Courses, support and race services

• Half Marathon - 13.1 miles (USATF certified NC22001BDS)
• 10K - 6.2 miles (certified)
• 5K
• 1 Mile (three-loop park course; not certified or timed)

The half marathon and 10K include a crossing of the intracoastal waterway bridge and routes on the island and mainland. The half marathon has eight aid stations with water and Gatorade; the 5K has one water stop. Course support includes a SAG vehicle, over 100 volunteers, directional signage and mile markers. Finishers receive medals; shirts are included for all races except the 1 mile, where a shirt is an optional add-on. Post-race provisions include food, a beer ticket per bib, and posted award pickup times. Registration policies note no refunds and allow transfers or switches to virtual entries for a fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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