Tri for Fun Multi-Sport Youth Event

Join us on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 for the OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run!

The Fort Macon trail run is cross country style surfaces with moderate elevation. Trail is both wooded and full sun with footbridge crossings and views of Beaufort Inlet, Bogue Sound and Atlantic Ocean throughout course.

Who We Are:

Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter, Inc (OWLS) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) wildlife shelter where injured, sick, and orphaned native North Carolina wildlife is cared for in a professional and compassionate manner.

Our mission is to rehabilitate and release the thousands of animals admitted to our clinic each year and to teach fellow North Carolinians how to responsibly and peacefully coexist with wildlife. OWLS has all state and federal permits required to legally care for wild animals.

OWLS receives no county, state or federal funding and relies on the donations from the public, corporate and foundation supporters to achieve our mission.

Education: OWLS provides valuable educational outreach to classrooms and local community events to connect people to nature and wildlife.

Rehabilitation: OWLS rescues small mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians if they are injured or orphaned and need human care. Our priority is animal welfare.

Release: Every effort is made to release animals back into their natural habitat once they have been rescued and rehabilitated.

Registration Fees:

$35 - includes an OWLS short sleeve tee shirt.

Register by March 31st to guarantee your race shirt.

**Pre Sign in and T shirt Pick up will be Friday the 10th, 5:00 to 7:00 at OWLS, 100 Wildlife Way Newport.

Course:

The Fort Macon trail run is cross country style surfaces both wooded and full sun with moderate elevation, footbridge crossings and views of Beaufort Inlet, Bogue Sound and Atlantic Ocean throughout course.

Join us on May 2nd, 2026, for the B.E Fast for Carteret County Stroke Recovery Walk! This meaningful event is dedicated to raising funds to support stroke survivors in Carteret County, ensuring they receive the necessary resources and assistance for their recovery journey. By participating or sponsoring this walk, you'll be directly impacting the lives of individuals in our community who are facing the challenges of stroke recovery. Come together with friends, family, and neighbors to make a difference and show your support. Together, we can make a positive impact and help stroke survivors thrive. Please register today and join us in this important cause!

Join us for mimosa's food trucks, and fun!

Kids are free, and all money benefits local stroke survivors!

Beaufort Historic Rotary Road Race

Celebrating 47 years and still going strong! Join us for a beloved local tradition—the Beaufort Rotary Historic Road Race—on June 13, 2026. Choose from a 1M, 5K, or 10K race and be part of a family-friendly event that supports great causes. Proceeds will benefit Rotary International's Polio Plus mission to immunize children worldwide against polio, Carteret County Domestic Violence Program.

UPDATE ON STARTING TIMES: All participants will start according to the schedule below:

STARTING TIMES:

7:30 am- 1 Mile Run/Walk

7:55 am- 5K/10K Wheelchair & Baby Jogger participants

8:00 am- 5K Run/10K Run

ENTRY FEES:

Individuals- Register early to make sure you get the T-shirt size you want! T-shirt order deadline: 5/14/2026.

1-Mile: $30– REGISTRATION ON-LINE ONLY – Kids 12 and under run free

5K: $40- REGISTRATION ON-LINE ONLY – Kids 12 and under run free

10K: $45 - REGISTRATION ONLINE ONLY

Registration fees are non-refundable.

Wheelchair and Baby Jogger participants are welcome in any of the three events. Pets are welcome on leashes or in strollers.

The Town of Beaufort offers free parking on race morning until 10:30 a.m. This applies only to public lots, not privately owned lots. Parking along side streets, if not designated, paid parking is free.

PACKET PICKUP:

Pre-registered participants may pick up packets on Friday, June 12th, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. in Beaufort at the Train Depot building, 614 Broad St, Beaufort, NC 28516

Race day packet pickup will be in-person on-site at The Vault Parking Lot 411 Front Street, Beaufort, from 7:00- 7:30 AM.

TIMING:

This year's race will be timed by Run the East using disposable Bib Tags. Runners must pick up and wear their race bibs during the race. Make sure you do not bend the timing chip on the bib.

AWARDS:

Medallions are given to the following:

Top 3 overall male & female finishers in the 10K & 5K

Top 3 male & female masters finishers in the 10K & 5K

Top 2 male & female age group finishers in the 10K & 5K

Top 1 male & female wheelchair finishers in the 10K & 5K

Top 1 male & female baby joggers in the 5K

Oldest & youngest finishers in all three races

AGE GROUPS:

10K- 12 & under, 13-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-75, 76-79, 80+

5K- 12 & under, 13-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-75, 76-79, 80+

1 Mile- 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-75, 76-79, 80+

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.