OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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

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

• Funding Sources: OWLS receives no county, state or federal funding.
• Public Donations: Relies on donations from the public, corporate and foundation supporters.
• Mission Achievement: Donations help us to achieve our mission of wildlife care.

📚 Education

• Outreach Programs: OWLS provides valuable educational outreach.
• Community Connection: Activities connect people to nature and wildlife.
• Classroom Engagement: Programs offered in local classrooms.

🐾 Rehabilitation

• Rescue Efforts: OWLS rescues small mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.
• Animal Welfare: Our priority is the welfare of the animals.
• Care Provided: Injured or orphaned animals receive needed human care.

🌍 Release

• Habitat Release: Every effort is made to release animals back into their natural habitat.
• Rehabilitation Success: Animals are rehabilitated before release.

📝 Registration Fees

• Fee: $35 - includes an OWLS short sleeve tee shirt.
• Registration 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 Description

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

🔗 More Information

Visit our event page for more details.