Run Oak Island
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Event overview
Run Oak Island takes place on Oak Island, North Carolina on February 14-15, 2026. The schedule includes in-person and virtual options across two days. Event offerings include an ultra marathon, a certified full marathon (listed as a Boston qualifier), two half marathon courses (East and West), a 10K, a 5K, and a 1 mile. The ultra event includes a 0.05 mile detour along a wooden walkway that passes a lighthouse and ocean overlook. The West Half is described as non-competitive and walker friendly with a six hour time limit; there are no age group awards for that start but finishers receive the same half marathon finisher medal.
Race options and entry information
- Ultra Marathon
- Full Marathon (certified road course; Boston qualifier)
- Half Marathon (East Course; West Course with 6 hour limit)
- 10K
- 5K
- 1 Mile
- Multiple two-day and challenge combos
- Virtual versions of Ultra, Full, Half, 10K, 5K and Saturday challenge
Most events list registration opening on July 1, 2025, with base prices that increase after October 31, 2025. Several events offer fundraiser entry options where the race fee is waived when a minimum donation threshold is met (examples shown: $300 for some long distances, $250 for half marathons, $200 for 10K, $150 for 5K, $100 for the 1 Mile). Virtual entrants are shown as receiving mailed swag items (shirt, medal, bib) after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.