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

Gibsonville, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Northeast Park Duathlon". Event is a quick way to jump-start the season. This sprint distance du with a flat fast run and a short challenging bike course will have you kissing your winter blues goodbye! Take off the trainer tires, dust the cobwebs off the race belt, and help us celebrate the start of the year! To top off a great first race of the season, you'll get a one-of-a-kind NE Park DU ski cap in lieu of a shirt! Run: 1.6 Miles, Bike: 10.5 Miles, Run: 1.6 Miles. www.bitly.com/northeastduathlon

Corolla, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Blackbeard's Revenge 100". The Tale of Blackbeard's Revenge 100. Aye, ye ask why we call it Blackbeard's Revenge? Pull up a chair, Matey, and hear this tale... The Outer Banks be a fickle beast; temps can swing from 80 to 20, the wind’ll whip ye sideways, and though the roads be flat, they stretch on like the horizon, testin’ yer spirit. Plunderin’ these parts (er, runnin’) is a grand adventure, but make no mistake, she’ll make ye earn yer reward! Be ye pirate enough for the challenge? Brave the 100 Mile or 100K solo—or gather yer crew and conquer it relay-style! Runners, Ruckers, and Chariot Teams all welcome aboard. This point-to-point voyage runs the length of the OBX, from Corolla to Hatteras, where we raise a toast at the finish at The Wreck Tiki Bar. 100% paved, 100% coastal, 100% unforgettable. www.runsignup.com/Race/NC/Corolla/BlackbeardsRevenge100?aflt_token=7LipmEOzbECERDzMZ3v2Xv14ohnqORDf

Greensboro, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Only Fools Run Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K". Don't miss this spring half marathon, 10K, & 5K! Well now we have gone and done it! Welcome to our Only Fools Run Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K! This race will happen every year as close to April Fools as possible! Why April Fools? C'mon we are distance runners, who hasn't felt foolish at some point or another? At least we are a tight community of fools, so let's celebrate together!! https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Greensboro/OnlyFoolsRunHalfMarathonand10K?aflt_token=7LipmEOzbECERDzMZ3v2Xv14ohnqORDf

Greensboro, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Owls Roost Rumble". Ready for a spring trail race? Join us on Saturday, April 25 for one of the best trail courses in North Carolina! The half marathon will take you one complete loop around Lake Brandt while enjoying wonderful scenery along the way. We also have a four mile option for those looking for a shorter trail option! Owls Roost Rumble is the third race (of four) in the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series. Medals from four local events connect to form a Mega Medal https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Greensboro/OwlsRoostRumble?aflt_token=7LipmEOzbECERDzMZ3v2Xv14ohnqORDf