Ocracoke Island Weekend Runfest 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

14th Annual Scallywag 5K/10K & 10th Annual Blackbeard's Half Marathon

Date: Saturday, April 26th and Sunday, April 27th 2025

Location: 1129 Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC

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?

🎉 Community Impact

This event is a benefit for Ocracoke Community Radio WOVV, Ocracoke School Athletic Boosters Club, and Ocracoke Community Park. Your support of this event will help to fund these community services which provide a great benefit to our island.

📅 Packet Pickup

• Location: 1718 Brewery
• Date: Friday, April 25th, 5-7:30 PM
• Saturday Times: 6:30-7:30 AM (5K/10K), 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 tote bag courtesy of Soundfeet Shoes. Sizes only guaranteed if registered before April 4th.

🏆 Challenges and Registration

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

5K/10K

• Registration/check in: 6:30-7:30 am
• Race Starts: 8:00 am
• Post Race Refreshments: Water and fruit provided courtesy of The Variety Store

Half Marathon

• Registration/check in: 6:30 am (no same day packet pick up)
• Race Starts: 7:00 am
• Timing Cut-off: 11:00 am
• Post Race Refreshments: Water and fruit provided courtesy of The Variety Store

🏅 Awards

5K/10K

• Awards Ceremony: 10:00 am - 1718 Brewery
• Top Finishers: Top 3 male & female overall finishers and top 3 finishers in age groups will receive awards.
• Special Prize: 1st place male and female overall finisher in 5K & 10K will each receive a $100 gift certificate from Soundfeet Shoes.
• ALL Finishers: 5K/10K finishers will receive a medal.

Half Marathon

• Awards Ceremony: 11:00 am - 1718 Brewery
• Top Finishers: Top 3 male & female overall finishers and top 3 finishers in age groups will receive awards.
• Special Prize: 1st place male and female overall finisher will each receive a $100 gift certificate from Soundfeet Shoes.
• ALL Finishers: 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.

🏝️ Visit 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.

For more information and registration, visit Ocracoke Island Weekend Runfest.