Sledgehammer Beach Run
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Sledgehammer Beach Run
The Sledgehammer Beach Run is a weekend running event held in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina at 2950 Island Drive. Races use beach terrain for the full course and include in-person and virtual options across multiple distances.
Distances offered
- 13.1 Miles Half Marathon on the beach
- 10K beach course
- 5K Sunset beach run
In-person registration for the in-person races opens on 2026-10-21 and closes on 2026-11-16. Virtual race registration opens on 2026-10-21 and closes on 2027-03-27. Listed registration fees are $45.00 for the Half Marathon, $30.00 for the 10K, $20.00 for the Sunset 5K, and $25.00 for each virtual distance.
Registered participants receive a drawstring bag, a bib with a chiming chip, and access to finish line refreshments. Finisher medals are provided to in-person runners who complete their race under their own effort; virtual participants receive a medal. A cut off time of four hours applies to the Half Marathon; participants remaining on course after four hours will be removed from the course and become ineligible for awards.
The event is rain or shine and is owned and operated by the Jacksonville Onslow Sports Commission. A free shuttle is provided from Beach Access number 31 at 4030 Island Drive and parking passes are issued for shuttle users. A portion of event proceeds supports Semper Fi & America’s Fund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
