Sledgehammer Beach Run
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Event overview
The Sledgehammer Beach Run takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in North Topsail Beach, NC at 2950 Island Drive. The event is owned and operated by the Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It is held in memory of Dr. E.B. Sledge and donates a portion of proceeds to Semper Fi & America’s Fund to assist wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families. The event is a rain-or-shine event.
Races, course and logistics
All in-person courses are run on the beach. The event includes the following distances and virtual options:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K Each distance also has a virtual race option.
The half marathon has a four-hour course cutoff; participants remaining on course after four hours will be picked up by staff and will be disqualified for awards. Registration pricing for in-person events increases after December 31, 2025. Race shirts are available for purchase through the race store and can be picked up with a packet or shipped to virtual participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
