Oak Island, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Run Oak Island". Join us for the first race of the 2026 BAM! Race Series in Oak Island North Carolina! BAM is short for #BigAssMedals and our medals do not disappoint! Oak Island is a beautiful coastal island large enough for a full marathon! We actually host 2 half marathons (East & West) that allow you to tour each end of the island (the East is competitive and the West is walker friendly). We host a flat and fast 10K and of course the 5K which are completely on the island with no elevation gain and minimal turns. Highlights include: Lighthouse, 13+ miles of beach views along the ocean (running on the road), a bridge (on the West Half & Full Marathon) and much more! President’s Day weekend is a perfect long weekend to enjoy the beach. Average temperatures are 58 High / 41 Low in February. Friday: Packet pickup is open from 12-7pm. Saturday: 7:00am - 10K, 8:30am - 5K, 9:30am - 1M, All morning until 10:30am - After Party (Beer, BBQ, Awards, Games), Packet pickup is open from 12-7pm. Sunday: 7:45am - Full Marathon & Ultra Marathon, 7:45am - East Half Marathon, 8:00am - West Half Marathon, 10:00am - After Party (Beer, BBQ, Awards, Games), 2:30pm - Cutoff and After Party Closes. Huge 3D medals and custom made tri-blend finisher shirts for all participants in the 2026 races. For all up-to-date race information including packet pickup, maps of the course, FAQ's and more, please visit the official race website. www.runsignup.com/Race/NC/OakIsland/RunOakIsland?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt

Fletcher, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Frostbite 5k, 10k, and 1 Mile Fun Run". For over 33 years, the Frostbite Races have motivated runners and walkers to stay active throughout the colder winter months. Participants brave the chilly temperatures to compete in a series of races, including a challenging 10K, a scenic 5K, or 1-mile fun run. Flurry the Penguin is always encouraging runners and walkers with high fives. The Family Fun Day and Wellness Expo add to the excitement with local vendors, wellness services, live music, and kid’s activities. The Frostbite Races have become a beloved tradition in Fletcher, NC, bringing the community together for a day of fitness and fun. Join us at the Lelia Patterson Center for a day of fitness, fun, and frosty festivities. Register now and gear up for the coolest race of the year! https://idaph.net/frostbite

Elizabethtown, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Lu Mil Wine Run 5k". Like running or walking and love wine? This race is for you! Join us on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with start times at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., which you will select during registration, for an exciting annual event at Lu Mil Vineyards featuring a great assortment of locally produced wines. Whether you run, walk, or simply enjoy the wine, this race promises a great time and an incredible experience. The race is timed and scored by J3 Timing, with results posted at www.J3Timing.com. Registration includes a super soft ring spun cotton T-shirt, a shatterproof, collapsible, and portable wine glass, a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper, a chip-timed race bib, online results, and of course, a pour of wine. https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Elizabethtown/LuMilWineRun5k?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt

Hendersonville, North Carolina (United States of America) - "St. Paddy's Day 5k". Start a new family St. Patty's Day tradition with us at Trailside Brewing in Hendersonville, NC! Luckily, we have a race for everyone! Embrace the green and dress in your St. Paddy's best for a morning at Trailside Brewing in Hendersonville, NC! The Little Leprechaun dash is a .25 mile total untimed sprint for kiddo's that includes a finisher medal and race bib. The 5k is family friendly and welcomes all ages and abilities! A finisher medal, race shirt, chip timing, 1 Trailside beer (21+) or N/A beverage are included in the 5k race registration. Strollers are welcome we just ask that you start at the back of the pack! Dogs are welcome at the brewery but are not allowed to join runners during the race. https://kickitevents.com/st-paddys-day-5k

Bald Head Island, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Badwater Cape Fear". The Badwater® ultra running experience returns to the (B)east Coast when the eleventh Badwater Cape Fear race takes place on Bald Head Island, North Carolina on March 21, 2026. With 50km and 51-mile race options, Badwater® Cape Fear features a twelve-mile warm-up on the car-free, one-lane-wide roads of Bald Head Island, followed by either 19 or 39 miles of running on the wild and secluded sandy beach between Cape Fear and Fort Fisher. The race is held along the Atlantic Seaboard with spectacular views of the Frying Pan Shoals to the east and wild and undeveloped marshlands to the west. Running this remote coast is a dramatic, invigorating, and inspiring manner in which to experience the Cape Fear region in all its grandeur! This exquisite natural setting is the perfect antidote to the "real world" and a wonderful counterpart to the desert sands and mountains of Death Valley and Anza-Borrego Desert featured in the two West Coast Badwater® races. Bald Head Island and nearby Southport, NC (featured in the film "Safe Haven") are ideal vacation get-away spots for the entire family, located less than one hour from Wilmington, NC and its major airport with Delta and US Airways service. (Flying into Myrtle Beach, SC is another convenient option.) Due to the remarkable beauty and quaint southern charm of this area, as well as this impeccable, authentic Badwater race experience, many Badwater Cape Fear participants are now making this race an annual pilgrimage! www.badwater.com/event/badwater-cape-fear