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

🏴‍☠️ Event Overview

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

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

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?

📍 Location

1129 Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC

📦 Packet Pickup

• Location: 1718 Brewery
• Friday: April 25th, 5-7:30 PM
• Saturday: April 26th, 6:30-7:30 AM (5K/10K)
• 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.

🏅 Awards

5K/10K Awards:

• Time: 10:00 am - 1718 Brewery
• Awards: Top 3 male & female overall finishers and top 3 male and female finishers in age groups
• Incentive: 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.

Half Marathon Awards:

• Time: 11:00 am - 1718 Brewery
• Awards: Top 3 male & female overall finishers and top 3 male and female finishers in age groups
• Incentive: 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 am- 1:30 pm

Beer by 1718 Brewing. 21 or older for beer, IDs will be checked and all beer drinkers will be wrist banded.

👣 Important Notes

• Participants: Both Saturday and Sunday runs will be open to walkers and running strollers.
• Strollers: Must start behind runners and walkers.
• Pets: NO pets allowed other than service dogs.
• Restrictions: NO bikes or skateboards allowed.

🔗 Additional Information

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.

For more details, visit the race page: Ocracoke Island Weekend Runfest.