1129 Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke NC
Saturday, April 19th, 2025
🏃♂️ Race Overview
Are you bursting with energy?
The Lt. Maynard's Challenge is just the thing for you! Lt. Maynard's Challenge participants will complete either the Scallywag 5K or 10K on Saturday, April 26th AND then the Blackbeard's Half Marathon on Sunday, April 27th, 2025.
All Lt. Maynard's Challenge finishers will receive a unique finisher item to recognize their special achievement. Complete this challenge to receive bragging rights thus far only enjoyed by Lt. Maynard himself. Can you slay Blackbeard?
Participants wishing to participate in Lt. Maynard's Challenge need to select that option during half marathon registration AND sign up for either the 5K or 10K.
🎉 Event Benefits
- Community Support: The event is a benefit for Ocracoke Community Radio WOVV, Ocracoke School Athletic Boosters Club, and Ocracoke Community Park.
- Purpose: Your support of this event will help to fund community services which provide a great benefit to our island.
📦 Packet Pickup
- Location: 1718 Brewery
- Dates: Friday, April 25th, 5-7:30 PM: Saturday, April 26th, 6:30-7:30 AM (5K/10K): Saturday, April 26th, 5-7:30 PM (Half Marathon)
- Note: No Same Day Packet Pick-up for the Half Marathon!
💲 Fees
5K/10K
- Until January 15th: $35 (ages 17 & under - $20)
- January 16th - March 15th: $40 (ages 17 & under - $20)
- March 16th - April 24th: $45 (ages 17 & under - $25)
- Race Weekend: $50 (ages 17 & under - $25)
Half Marathon
- Until January 15th: $60
- January 16th - March 15th: $65
- March 16th - April 24th: $75
- Race Weekend: $80
Runners in the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon receive a high quality, quick dry t-shirt, along with a tote bag courtesy of Soundfeet Shoes. Sizes only guaranteed if registered before April 4th.
🏅 Lt. Maynard's Challenge
Lt. Maynard's Challenge participants will complete either the Scallywag 5K or 10K on Saturday, April 26th, 2025 and then the Blackbeard's Half Marathon on Sunday, April 27th, 2025. Participants must register for BOTH the half marathon AND either the 5K or 10K AND add the Lt. Maynard's Add On to your registration.
All Lt. Maynard's Challenge finishers will receive a unique finisher item to recognize their special achievement. Complete this challenge to receive bragging rights thus far only enjoyed by Lt. Maynard himself. Can you slay Blackbeard?
NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS
⏰ Start Times
For 5K/10K:
- Registration/Check-In: 6:30- 7:30 am
- Race Start: 8:00 am
- Post-Race: Water and fruit provided courtesy of The Variety Store after the 5K/10K.
For Half Marathon:
- Registration/Check-In: 6:30 am (no same day packet pickup)
- Race Start: 7:00 am
- Timing Cut-off: 11:00 am
- Post-Race: Water and fruit will be provided courtesy of The Variety Store after the half marathon.
🏆 Awards
For 5K/10K:
- Award Ceremony: 10:00 am - 1718 Brewery
- Overall Awards: Top 3 male & female overall finishers and top 3 male and female finishers in age groups.
- Special Prize: 1st place male and female overall finisher in 5K & 10K will each receive a $100 gift certificate from Soundfeet Shoes.
- Medals: ALL 5K/10K FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL.
For Half Marathon:
- Award Ceremony: 11:00 am - 1718 Brewery
- Overall Awards: Top 3 male & female overall finishers and top 3 male and female finishers in age groups.
- Special Prize: 1st place male and female overall finisher will each receive a $100 gift certificate from Soundfeet Shoes.
- Medals: ALL HALF MARATHON FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL.
🎊 Post Run Party
Post-run party at 1718 Brewery on Saturday 11:00 am- 12:30 pm, Sunday 11:00- 1:30 pm. Beer by 1718 Brewing. 21 or older for beer, IDs will be checked and all beer drinkers will be wrist banded.
🏝️ Explore Ocracoke
Come to our beautiful island, the land of Blackbeard. Discover what makes Ocracoke a special place.
Both Saturday and Sunday runs will be open to walkers and running strollers. Strollers must start behind runners and walkers. NO pets allowed other than service dogs. NO bikes or skateboards allowed.
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