North Carolina · Saturday, May 9, 2026
The Fort Macon Mosquito 5K & 10K is a 5k, 10k, and running event held on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
A 5k race with 20 or more strength, endurance, and agility stations along the way! The course includes open field, woodland and shallow water running. Course is mostly flat with strength, endurance and agility stations located throughout.
Our Tough Oaks race has two heats, the first is the "Elite Heat" which is for participants who are looking to challenge themselves to strictly run the course and complete all of the required penalties for failed obstacles.
EX. Complete a 200ft walking lunge without stops. Failure to complete obstacle means 20 penalty burpees before moving on to the next obstacle.
We have adults, teenagers, and even some very athletic children compete in the Elite Heat.
The "Open Race" is more family friendly with scaling options and is untimed. Participants are encouraged to complete obstacles or do penalties however, it is not required. If a participant feels unable or is running with children and needs to scale obstacles or penalties, they are totally allowed. Families with young children participates every year and have a blast! For parents with kids under the age of 10, we ask that they run with their kids as some of the obstacles could be dangerous for younger children without adult supervision. We do have obstacle supervisors throughout the race to help direct and explain obstacles, but not to oversee child safety.
We stagger start (putting families with kids at the back) so no pile up or waiting around for obstacles occurs. We love to see family and friends come out to cheer the athletes on as they cross the finish line.
EMS with be on site during race
Fees:
Elite Heat: $50
Open Race: $45
Children 12 & under: $25
Pre-Race Day Family Night
Join us for a Family-friendly event the evening before the 2026 Tough Oaks Obstacle Course Race at Camp Albemarle. Racers may pick up their packets and preview the course, while friends and family enjoy live music, yard games, and food trucks. Our race sponsors will be on-site with booths to greet participants and distribute materials.
Date: Friday evening (September 18, 2026)
Location: Camp Albemarle, Newport, NC
The Barley Chase is a USATF Certified 5k/10k race located in Newport, NC. Race day is Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 9:00 am. The race starts and ends at Shortway Brewing Co. and meanders through the heart of Newport.
Participants will receive a t-shirt, finisher medal, and 2 post-run pints at the after party!! All participants subject to ID check.
***T-Shirt size is not guaranteed for registrations after 8/31.
*** Awards will be given to overall top 3 males & females and the top 2 in each age division for both males and females. Age Divisions are 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & above. Water stations will be set up at the halfway points of each course.
Packet pickup will take place Saturday, October 17th 12-2 PM at Shortway Brewing Co. or you can pick up the morning of the race starting at 8:00am at the registration table located behind the brewery on Haskett St.
Online registration will close at 11:59 PM on Friday, October 16th or when the race sells out.
Waitlist will open after race is full and will be on a first come first served basis. If a spot becomes available, first in line will receive an email and have 24 hours to register before it moves to the next in line.
Early Bird Pricing runs through June 30th, after which prices increase by $5
This race is be held annually in conjunction with Shortway Brewing Company's anniversary party and will benefit nonprofit 501(c)(3), Bread & Barley. Bread & Barley is church that runs on volunteers and has no building expenses, therefore, all proceeds will be used to meet needs right here in our local community.
3rd Annual Let’s Make Pink Just a Color 5K & 1.5-Mile Fun Run/Walk
In Loving Memory of Brittany Kelley (Founder)
On Sunday, October 18th, we gather to walk, run, and rally , not just for a cause, but for the woman who made this cause matter.
Brittany Kelley, the founder of Let’s Make Pink Just a Color, passed away on September 28, 2025, after a courageous fight with stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer. She was a mother, a fighter, a community builder, and the heart behind this movement. This year's race is dedicated fully to her memory, her mission, and the impact she made on hundreds of lives.
Her Legacy Lives On
What began as Brittany’s vision in 2023 grew faster than anyone could have imagined.
In year one, over 400 participants helped raise more than $38,000
In 2024, we surpassed $50,000, all of it staying right here to support local patients
Thanks to your support, we’ve been able to provide:
Chemo port access shirts
Surgical bras
Drain bulb shower and belt holders
And new in 2024: meals and weekend getaways to help families spend meaningful time together during treatment
Brittany’s dream was simple but powerful:
To make pink just a color again, not a symbol of pain or loss, but of love, hope, and healing.
This Year, We Run for Her
Join us as we walk and run in her honor. As we carry her message forward.
As we remind the world that pink doesn’t define us, people do.
Every dollar raised continues to go straight back into our local community, just like she wanted.
Let’s make this the most meaningful race yet.
Let’s make pink just a color, for Brittany.
Please note: This race will not be officially timed.
The Beaufort Lions Club is pleased to announce our 8th Annual Beaufort Bridge Run 5K Race and 1+ Mile Dog Strut on November 7, 2026, with the course going on and over the two bridges in Beaufort. These events are the only ones to feature both Beaufort bridges – the high-rise Gallants Channel (Grayden Paul) Bridge and the Turner Street Bridge. With this run/walk event, the Beaufort Lions Club will be starting our 2nd decade of fundraising road races. Previous events of this popular Fall race were the Glow Run in 2015 and 2016, the Front Street Gallop races in 2017 and 2018, the inaugural Beaufort Bridge Run in 2019 and 6 more BBRs starting in 2020 going through 2025, attracting hundreds of participants – running, walking and barking for charitable causes supported by the Beaufort Lions Club. The Beaufort Bridge Run is a ‘race destination’ for elite, casual and novice runners, literally giving the participants – locals and visitors – a spectacular view of our amazing town!
Dogs are only allowed to participate in the Dog Strut. No dogs allowed in the 5K on the high-rise bridge per the NCDOT!
Strollers are welcome in both events!
Remember, the first 200 to sign up will get a BBR2026 T-shirt! Register by October 5, 2026 to guarantee size. ONE SHIRT PER PAID PARTICIPANT. FREE T-SHIRTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR RUNNERS UNDER 12 YEARS OLD, but can be purchased separately in advance, if available. T-shirts must be picked up at early registration or race day. No t-shirts can be mailed pre- or post-race.
The legendary Backstreet Pub continues to be our official host of the Beaufort Bridge Run Post-Race Party! Beer, Mimosas, Bloody Marys, fabulous breakfast food from Turner Street Market and more! Thanks to Liz Kopf for all she does in support of the Bridge Run, the Lions Club and Beaufort!
The Beaufort Bridge Run is held in historic Beaufort NC, offering magnificent views of the town, Gallants Channel and Taylor's Creek. There is always plenty to do and so much going on in and around the "BeauZone". After the event, Bridge Runners/Walkers, friends and family can visit the Olde Beaufort Farmers' Market, open from 9:00am until 1:00pm, and stroll down Beaufort's beautiful, waterfront boardwalk and famous Front Street to visit amazing shops and restaurants, many of which are sponsors for the BBR2026. So, please, plan to spend some time after the race and see why Beaufort has been voted the Best Small Town in the South by Southern Living Magazine!
In addition to highlighting awareness of diabetes and its health effects, we are seeking sponsors to fund projects for several non-profit organizations that help people in our community, which includes Beaufort, Morehead City, Down East, Carteret County beaches and surrounding areas.
Our course is USATF certified and runners are chip-timed.
Fees (until midnight, November 1st, 2026)
Adult - $35
Under 12 - Free
Active military (with ID) - $30
After October 26, 2025 - $40, Military - $35.00
Registration & Packet Pickup
Registration and packets for pre-registered participants will be available November 6th at Cru Wine Bar & Coffee Shop from 4:00pm - 6:00pm, and the morning of the race, 7:00am - 7:55am, at the corner of Middle Lane and Craven Street, Beaufort NC.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE, NO IN-PERSON REGISTRATION ON RACE DAY BUT YOU CAN STILL REGISTER ONLINE UNTIL 7:55am NOVEMBER 7th!
Course
See Course Maps for details.
Awards
Awards will be given in the following categories:
5K Overall Female: 1st, 2nd, 3rd places
5K Overall Male: 1st, 2nd, 3rd places
5K Overall Female Master (40+): 1st, 2nd, 3rd places
5K Overall Male Master (40+): 1st, 2nd, 3rd places
5K Oldest Female: 1st place (if different from age group award winner)
5K Oldest Male: 1st place (if different from age group award winner)
5K Youngest Female: 1st place (if different from age group award winner)
5K Youngest Male: 1st place (if different from age group award winner)
TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS:
12 & Under
13-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
and 70+
Overall Dog Strut: 1st, 2nd, 3rd places
Giveaway:
T-Shirt - Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, Extra Extra Large ($3.00 additional charge for XXL)
First 200 registered receive T-Shirts.
ONE SHIRT PER PAID PARTICIPANT. FREE T-SHIRTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR RUNNERS UNDER 12 YEARS OLD, but can be purchased separately in advance, if available. T-shirts must be picked up at early registration or race day. No t-shirts can be mailed pre- or post-race.
Join us for the 19th annual Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM. The Turkey Trot & Dog Walk is a free run/walk event, and all are welcome. The Turkey Trot is also charitable event that supports the Hope for the Warriors Angel Tree Project. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation! We would greatly appreciate it!
REGISTRATION*
Online registration is available through midnight on November 25 or you can register in person Wednesday, November 25, from 3:00-4:00 PM at McNeil Park or Thanksgiving morning, November 26, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at McNeill Park that serves as the starting location for the event. No registrations will be taken after 8:00 AM on race day.
You can register for either:
The 5K (3.1 mile) run or walk passes through the streets of Pine Knoll Shores and the Crystal Coast Country Club golf course (no strollers or dogs will be allowed),
The 1.5-mile stroll and dog walk will traverse the streets of Pine Knoll Shores. (No entry will be allowed on the Golf Course with pets or strollers).
See the links on the event website for maps of both the 5K and Dog Stroll. The courses are different.
The 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:30 AM followed immediately by the Dog Walk at 8:35 AM.
When you register for either event you may order and pay for a PKS Turkey Trot T-shirt, and you will also be eligible for prizes. Participants can pick up any ordered shirts either Wednesday, November 25, 3:00-4:00 PM at McNeil Park or Thanksgiving morning at McNeil Park pavilion. If you are not entering the event and would still like to purchase a T-Shirt, you may order directly from the STORE on this website. [No more t-shirt orders will be taken after November 12.
Additional Event Information
For all event information, see the EVENT INFO page for specific details about the 5K run/walk or 1.5 Mile Stroll & Dog Walk.
At the finish line there will be water, bananas, and treats for everyone.
Random drawing for prizes for tickets to the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and other prizes courtesy of the AB Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe, and BattleWorks (Atlantic Beach).
The Turkey Trot is sponsored by the Town of Pine Knoll Shores Parks and Recreation Committee and will occur rain or shine!
*Please note that attendance is limited to 400 registrations to make sure our Public Safety team can manage the overwhelming response to our event.