OWLS Fort Macon Trail 5K

🏃‍♀️ Event Details

Join us on Saturday, March 29th, 2025 for the OWLS Fort Macon Trail 5K!

🌳 About the Race

• Course Type: The Fort Macon trail run is cross country style surfaces with moderate elevation.
• Terrain: Trail is both wooded and full sun with footbridge crossings.
• Scenic Views: Enjoy views of Beaufort Inlet, Bogue Sound and Atlantic Ocean throughout the 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.

• Funding: OWLS receives no county, state or federal funding and relies on donations from the public, corporate and foundation supporters.
• Education: OWLS provides valuable educational outreach to classrooms and local community events to connect people to nature and wildlife.
• Rehabilitation: Rescues small mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians in need of 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.

🌱 Our Mission

Founded in 1988, OWLS has admitted close to 35,000 patients. Volunteers help transport ill, injured or abandoned animals. OWLS services multiple counties, seeking other animal lovers to support the growing need for animal rescue. We partner with other non-profits, individuals and governmental agencies to help animals quickly and safely. 2023 is a year of change and growth as we plan to renovate cages, clean the facility, and improve animal welfare. We invite you to volunteer with us to make a difference in the community.

💵 Registration Fees

• Cost: $35 - includes an OWLS short sleeve tee shirt.
• Deadline: Register by March 10th to guarantee your race shirt.
• Pre-Sign In: T-shirt pick up will be Friday the 28th, 5:00 to 7:00 at OWLS, 100 Wildlife Way Newport.

🏞️ Course Information

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

🔗 Registration Link

Click here to register for the OWLS Fort Macon Trail 5K!