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• Crystal Coast Indoor Triathlon [runsignup.com]

  Sat, May 09, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  Join us for the 6th annual Crystal Coast Indoor Triathlon! This is an indoor triathlon at The "GYM" Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness. This triathlon is for fun - every participant is a winner! The...

  Join us for the 6th annual Crystal Coast Indoor Triathlon! This is an indoor triathlon at The "GYM" Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness. This triathlon is for fun - every participant is a winner! The Triathlon consists of a 20-minute swim in our indoor pool, followed by a 20-minute indoor cycle class, and finally a 20-minute run on our Cybex Treadmills. This can be a great first multi-sport event for a beginner looking to step into the world of triathlons. For the established Triathlete, it could make a perfect brick workout in your training.

  This event will take place on Saturday, May 9th, 2026 with the first wave starting at 8:00 am. Each wave will only contain 8 participants, two athletes per lane. Participants will be able to enter a wave of their choosing during registration.

  Register early for the best deal! Registration Price will increase incrementally leading up to the event. Spots are limited, so don't wait to register!

  Packet pickup will be available Friday, May 8th, 2026 at 12:00pm from 12:00pm until 7:30pm at The GYM Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness at the Front Desk. Race day packet pickup will also be available at the Front Desk starting at 7:00 am through ten-minutes before your wave start. Participants will receive a swag bag containing a complimentary souvenir, as well as other race and promotional materials.

  The Pool Area, Basketball Court, and a set of Treadmills will be marked off with race tape and closed to gym members during the event. There will be volunteers at each station to direct participants, answer questions, and signal the start and finish of the wave.

  Donations made to this event benefit local High School Swim Teams.

  4.7 km from Emerald Isle
  300 Taylor Notion Rd, Cape Carteret, North Carolina, 28584, United States
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  5k Indoor Run Swim Triathlon

• Red White & Brews 5k [runsignup.com]

  Sat, May 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Lace up your running shoes and break out your RED, WHITE, and BLUE as we celebrate 250 years of freedom! Join us in downtown Newport at Shortway Brewing for the Red, White & Brews 5K, a patriotic run...

  Lace up your running shoes and break out your RED, WHITE, and BLUE as we celebrate 250 years of freedom! Join us in downtown Newport at Shortway Brewing for the Red, White & Brews 5K, a patriotic run celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary.

  This event is a community celebration of American pride! Runners and spectators alike are strongly encouraged to dress in patriotic attire!!

  The race kicks off and finishes at Shortway Brewing Co. in the heart of downtown Newport, where the celebration continues after the finish line. Stick around to cool down, raise a glass, and toast to 250 years of American spirit. Food trucks will be onsite on race day.

  Red, White & Brews is a USATF Certified 5k course located in Newport, NC. Race day is Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 9:00 am.

  Participants will receive a t-shirt, finisher medal, and 1 post-run pint at the after party! All participants subject to ID check.

  ***T-Shirt size is not guaranteed for registrations after 4/15.

  *** 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. A water station will be located at the halfway point of the course.

  Packet pickup will take place Wednesday, May 27th 6-8 PM at Shortway Brewing Co. or you can pick up the morning of the race starting at 8 am at the registration table located behind the brewery on Haskett St.

  Online registration will close at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, May 26th 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.

  23.9 km from Emerald Isle
  230 Chatham St, Carteret County, North Carolina, 28570, United States
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  3.1 Miles 5k Run

• Tough Oaks OCR (Obstacle Course Run) [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  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...

  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

  16.7 km from Emerald Isle
  156 Albemarle Dr, Carteret County, North Carolina, 28570, United States
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  5k Run Walk

• Movin' Mullet 5k Run [racejosc.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sat, Oct 03, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  Movin' Mullet 5k Run presented by Marine Chevy

  When you hear the word mullet, do you think of the fish or the rockin’ hairstyle? With our race, we hope your future answer will be both. To help...

  Movin' Mullet 5k Run presented by Marine Chevy

  When you hear the word mullet, do you think of the fish or the rockin’ hairstyle? With our race, we hope your future answer will be both. To help Swansboro kick off their Mullet Festival, we will hold the Movin’ Mullet 5K the Saturday before the festival on October 3rd.

  We hope that you will use this opportunity to show off your fun clothing and awesome mullet hairstyles. Whether it is the North Carolina Neck Warmer, the Kentucky Waterfall, the Camero Crash Helmet, the Tennessee Top Hat, the Beaver Paddle, the El Camino Headrest, or even the Mississippi Mudflap, all mullets are welcomed…and actually encouraged.

  We know that you will be all business in the front at the start line but that it will be a party in the back when you receive your medal as you cross the finish line. So channel your inner Billy Ray Cyrus, Wayne and Garth, John Daly, Andrew Agassi, Mel Gibson, every '80's wrestler or Tina Turner and go ahead and register now and claim your spot.

  This event is owned & operated by the Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission. Learn more about us at www.playjosc.com

  6.9 km from Emerald Isle
  106 Church St., Onslow County, North Carolina, 28584, United States
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  5k Run

• The Barley Chase [runsignup.com]

  Sun, Oct 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  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...

  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.

  23.9 km from Emerald Isle
  230 Chatham St, Carteret County, North Carolina, 28570, United States
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  5k 10k Run