10 running events in Brunswick County, North Carolina

This is a 5K run/walk through the park on dirt and gravel, with food, a pool, and entertainment available to follow. For the price of the run, you can stay and enjoy the day. Any guests who may be accompanying you and don't sign up for the run will be asked to pay the day fee. No participant names are accessible to the public. Sign up before September 10th to ensure you receive your t-shirt! Clothing optional - Must be 18 to register.

“IT’S A GRAVEYARD SMASH FOR CHARITY CASH!”

Come get spooked and help support the Grissettown Volunteer Fire Department all at the same time! Join the SOHO Running Club for a 5k road race featuring costumed volunteers along the course and at the water stop! Then, stay for concessions prepared by the firemen of District 31 and get $5.00 off into their well known Haunted Trail at 6pm! Guaranteed to be a scary-fun evening for all! Proceeds will go directly to District 31 Volunteer Fire Station.

GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K

• 5k Race

• Date: October 17, 2026

• Start Time: 4pm

• Location: GRISSETTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT; DISTRICT 31

• Address: 758 LONGWOOD RD NW, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469

• Proceeds: DISTRICT 31 FIRE DEPARTMENT

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

Packet Pickup Friday, 5-7pm; location TBD, Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 near start line

Race Start Time 4:00pm

FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL HAVE CONCESSIONS. RUNNERS GET $5.00 OFF ENTRY TO THE HAUNTED TRAIL WITH THEIR BIBS.

5K COURSE MAP:

5K RACE; 1 WATER STOP ON COURSE; RUNNERS & WALKERS WELCOME

Map to be posted soon!

SHIRTS:

T-shirts guaranteed for those who register on or before SEPT 14 at midnight.

SHIRT SIZES:

Adult - XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL

5K AWARDS: (Overall Awards are based on Gun Time)

Overall Male / Female: 1-3 CASH PRIZE

Masters (40+) Male / Female: 1-3 CASH PRIZE

Age Group Awards for Male / Female: 1-3 AGE GROUP MEDALS

5K AGE GROUPS:

0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39,40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

5K REGISTRATION:

Early Registration Price $40.00 until Sept 14

Late Registration Price $45.00 Sept 15-Oct 16 at midnight

Day of Race Price $47.00

PACKET PICKUP LOCATION AND TIME:

There is no Friday pick up. All runners will check in prior to the race on Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 near start line

EVENT SPECIAL NOTES:

NO STROLLERS OR PETS ON THE COURS

MUSIC AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION

AMPLE PARKING. PLEASE USE DESIGNATED PARKING AREA

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Race Director:

Debby Sauter & Kathy Robinette - [email protected]

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Run Ocean Isle Beach - October 24, 2026

Join us for our 13th annual Run Ocean Isle Beach & Last Race of the 2026 BAM! Races.

Ocean Isle Beach is a beautiful coastal island in SE North Carolina. Our courses take you through some beautiful communities and the half marathon takes you around most of the island with unforgettable oceanfront views. We host a half marathon, 5K & 1 Mile in late October when the average temperatures are a High of 75 and a Low of 56.

Finisher Swag:

This year we our finisher shirts will be going back to our extremely soft tri-blend T's with a beautiful unique design and an absolutely MASSIVE race medals. Over the years we’ve had surfboard, flip flop, glass, lockets, artistic connecting medals, a pirate theme, mosaic designs, and much more - we change it up each year to bring unique medals but this year might top them all. We hope you enjoy them!

Tucked in the southeast corner of the state between Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC you find the South Brunswick Islands.

The South Brunswick Islands feature meandering waterways, miles of idyllic shoreline, an abundance of championship golf courses and a temperate climate. These features make our home a scenic paradise; an ideal retirement location and destination for relaxation.

Our area beaches - Holden, Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach - have all been recognized as some of the best beaches in the nation. We invite you to come experience the natural beauty and laid back lifestyle of the home so many of us have come to love.

The South Brunswick Islands Rotary Club's "SBI Three Bridge Tour" offers you a unique opportunity to traverse our county and cruise across the three featured bridges of Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, and Holden Beach. Select a ride that is family friendly or one that will challenge you; each promises to be memorable.

Proceeds from this event will be used to for local and international Rotary project with many projects providing experiences and learning opportunities that will enrich the lives of the children and youth in Brunswick County.

All riders will meet in the staging area at the Ocean Isle Beach Park. The address is below on Old Georgetown Rd

6483 Old Georgetown Rd SW

Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

All activities will start here and end here.

Friday, November 6, 2026

Early Packet Pick Up (Time TBD)

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Check-In: 7:00 am

Welcome: 8:45 am

3 Bridge Tour Begins: 9:00 am

2 Bridge Tour Begins: 9:00 am

1 Bridge Tour Begins: 9:00 am

Century Tour Begins: 9:00 am

Lil Kids Route will begin at 9:15 am

The ride will take place in the rain, but lightning or a forecast for lightning or other dangerous weather will cancel the ride. The registration fee is NOT refundable if the ride is canceled due to safety reasons

Registration is now open for the 12th Annual Calabash Turkey Trot which is Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. Offering a 10K, 5K, Mashed Potato Miler PLUS the ability to run ALL three which we call the Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge!

Prize Categories include: (Golden Turkey Trophies)

• Top 3 Overall Female/Male,

• Top 3 Masters Female/Male

• Every 5 Year Age Groups 1st, 2nd and 3rd

• Plus BEST COSTUME

Serving Pumpkin Pie and Coffee at the finish line - you can't ask for a better way to start your Thanksgiving Day!

• 10K Start - 7:00 am

• 5K Start - 8:30 am

• 1 Mile Start - 9:15 am

• Awards Ceremony - 9:30 am

(must be present to receive an award - trophies will not be shipped)

SOHO-HO and Away We Go!

What better way to celebrate the season? Join us for our 3rd annual, 1 of a kind, Christmas Trail/Road Race at the beautiful Silver Coast Winery. The course features cherished Holiday-themed areas to brighten your run!!

Run or walk down Candy Cane Lane, take a jog down Russtown Road, and feel the Christmas spirit as you run through the vineyard!

Take part in the after party in Santa’s Workshop where all registrants can enjoy a glass of wine (or beer), enter the costume contest, take pictures, and sing along with holiday music.

Kick off your Christmas season with the most fun event of the year, SOHO-HO and Away We Go!!

SOHO-HO AND AWAY WE GO!

Type: 5k Race & 1 mile fun run!

Date: December 12, 2026

Start Time: 10 am

Location: SILVER COAST WINERY

Address: 6680 BARBEQUE RD. NW OIB, NC 28469

Proceeds: Combat Vets Motorcycle Association - assisting Veterans and their families in and around Brunswick County

Race Day Schedule:

Packet Pickup:

Friday, 5-6:00pm, Silver Coast Winery

8 am-9:30 am Day of Race

Race Start Time: 5K- 10:00 am & 1 mile: 10:10 am.

Santa’s Workshop Post race party including participant wine/beer, snacks, photo area, Costume contest!

5K Course Map: NEW THIS YEAR!!!!

5K GRAVEL and ROAD RACE; 1 WATER STOP ON COURSE; RUNNERS & WALKERS WELCOME!

Finisher Medals:

All finishers receive a medal

Shirts:

T-shirts guaranteed for those who register on or before November 13, 2026.

Shirt Sizes:

Adult Unisex - XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

5K Awards: (Overall Awards are based on Gun Time)

Overall Male / Female: Top 3 Finishers CASH PRIZE ($70, $60, $50)

Masters (40+) Male / Female: Top 3 Finishers CASH PRIZE ($50, $40, $30)

Age Group Awards for Male / Female: Top 3 AGE GROUP MEDALS

5K Age Groups:

0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

5K Fees:

Early Registration Price, up to Oct 1st: $40.00

General Registration Price, Oct 2 to Nov. 13th: $45.00

Late Registration, Nov. 14th to Dec. 13th: $47.00

1 Mile Fun Run - $20

Packet Pickup Location and time:

SILVER COAST WINERY

Friday, 12/11 5- 6:30 pm

Race morning 8:00AM-9:30AM near the start line.

Event special notes:

NO Strollers

NO Pets

AMPLE PARKING IN DESIGNATED PARKING AREA

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Viking Dash is here—and the call to glory thunders across the land!

Are you prepared to face the Viking Challenge, where only the bold earn their legend?

Are you ready to join the ranks of the fastest-growing trail run saga in the nation?

Are you eager to seize one of the most epic finisher medals ever forged?

Then gather your courage and rally your fellow warriors—

for on Saturday, February 6th, 2027, the warriors of the realm will converge upon Brunswick Nature Park for the Cape Fear Viking Dash Trail Run.

10K Start Time: 10:00 AM

5K Start Time: 10:05 AM

Answer the call. Prove your might. Become part of the saga.