10 events in Carteret County, North Carolina
From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running, cycling, triathlon, and swimming events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
Carteret County
10 events in Carteret County-
Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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Sat, Apr 04, 2026 at 12:00 AMSee full details
A family-friendly 10K, 5K and Fun Run on one of North Carolina's most beautiful islands -- Harkers Island. The Core Sound Run begins and ends "at the end of the road" - at the edge of Core Sound.
High-quality, long sleeve t-shirts provided to each 5k and 10k participant. Register by end of day March 19th for guaranteed t-shirt size.
Also, prizes provided per age group and overall winners of the 5k and 10k races:
Overall grand prize per age group is a collectible decoy
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes per age group.
Age groups: 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75+
Packet Pickup: Early packet pickup will be available on Thursday, April 2nd & Friday, April 3rd 10am-5pm at the Core Sound Museum Store at 806 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC.
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Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
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.
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
4 Beers
1 Mile
ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE: this year we are sponsoring the Torch Club of the Boys and Girls Club of the Coastal Plain
sign up details to come
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Sat, May 30, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Join us for the 8th Annual Tri For Fun race on Saturday, May 30th 2026 for this family fun event. We encourage all kids ages 5-15 to come out, and Swim- Bike-Run to the finish line. The swim takes place in our Olympic outdoor pool, and a run and bike through the surrounding neighborhoods makes this race a perfect event!
What is Tri for Fun?
A family fun event to encourage youth ages 5-15 to participate in a Triathlon and HAVE FUN!
Family Fun
From face painting to snow cones, this event will be a fun time for the whole family.
Swag
Register by May 1st to guarantee your t-shirt. All finishers receive a Finishers Medal. Top female and male winners were awarded for 5-8, 9-11, and 12-15 age divisions.
Three Age Divisions: Ages 5-8, 9-11, and 12-15.
All participants will receive a medal commemorating the events. The top finishers will receive additional recognition and medals. To be eligible for top finisher awards the participant must complete the event without outside assistance. Examples of things that would disqualify an athlete from a top finisher prize include: not completing the entire distance in the pool, wearing of any flotation device, and physical assistance from parents while on the course. This is not to be seen as a complete list and ultimately a decision to DQ will rest with event officials.
Age Distances are based on recommendations by USA Triathlon. Click the "Course Map" tab to learn more.
Race Training
We provide a Training event to make sure all children are ready to race. We will go over transition preparation, swim and bike safety as well as course overview! Stay tuned for more info.
Get Special Support
Tri for Fun empowers children of all abilities to have fun, learn new skills, and feel confident being active. Our support for kids with special needs includes a buddy system, strengths-based training program, course modifications, and more. To access supports available for your child, contact Joshua Stoufflet [email protected].
Volunteer for the FUN!
Head to the volunteer page to find more info!
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Sat, May 30, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
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.
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Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
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
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Sun, Oct 18, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
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.
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Thu, Nov 26, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
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:
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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),
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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).
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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.
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At the finish line there will be water, bananas, and treats for everyone.
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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.
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