Run Sunset Beach
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Event overview
Run Sunset Beach is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026 in Sunset Beach, North Carolina. It is the 13th annual edition in the BAM! Race Series; BAM refers to #BigAssMedals and the event features finisher medals that change each year. Past medal styles listed include surfboard, flip flop, glass, lockets, artistic connecting medals, a pirate theme, and mosaic designs. Medals and t-shirts are provided to finishers only. The event description notes an after party with beer and BBQ. The race organizer is Coastal Race Productions.
Distances and options
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Virtual 10K
- Virtual 5K
Location and additional details
The event location is given as 206 Sunset Blvd N, Sunset Beach, NC 28468. The description characterizes Sunset Beach as a coastal island in southeast North Carolina with a waterfront park, shaded golf course communities, a bridge over the intracoastal waterway, and oceanfront views. Average April temperatures are listed as a high of 67 and a low of 59. Published entry fees include $95 for the half marathon, $55 for the 10K, $45 for the 5K, and $25 for the 1 Mile; virtual event fees match their in-person equivalents. Entry prices are noted to increase after December 11, 2025. A multi-race bundle across Oak Island, Sunset Beach, and Ocean Isle Beach is offered with a 10 percent discount per event. Contact is listed through Coastal Race Productions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
