American Legion Post #129, Carolina Beach NC
Saturday, December 28th, 2024
Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon & 5K:
Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon & 5K is a trail race in Carolina Beach, NC. Participants can choose between 13.1 and 3.1 mile courses, suitable for all levels of speed and ability. The race takes place in a unique setting with rolling pine laced single tracks along the coast.
Saturday, December 28, 2024
American Legion Post #129:
1500 Bridge Barrier Road, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
5K: This event is timed. You can walk or run the 5K.
Half Marathon: This event is timed with a 3-hour and 3-minute cutoff time (16-minute per mile pace).
At the finish line:
- Finisher Medal
- Beer provided to participants 21+ years old by Bill's Brewing/Captain Bill's Backyard
- Snacks
- Water from Culligan
To register: Click on Sign Up in the top right corner
At the race:
In-person registration at Packet Pickup and Race Day is digital. Participants need to scan a QR code with their phone for registration. Online registration is open until the race starts.
For event schedule: Please visit the Schedule Page for a list of events.
Parking: Parking is available at the nearby Food Lion. Avoid parking behind the Food Lion or near the loading docks to prevent towing and allow access for delivery trucks.
Participant Caps:
Half Marathon: 300 participants
5K: 300 participants
Course Cutoff:
Half Marathon: 3.5 hours (16-minute per mile pace)
Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon & 5K helps raise funds for Friends of Pleasure Island State Parks, a nonprofit organization supporting and promoting Carolina Beach State Park and Fort Fisher State Recreation Area.
Starting Line Map
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