
From the Organizer
Join us for our 14th annual Run Sunset Beach of the BAM! Race Series in Sunset Beach North Carolina! BAM is short for #BigAssMedals and our finisher medals do not disappoint.
Sunset Beach is a beautiful coastal island in SE North Carolina with a beautiful waterfront park, shaded golf course communities, an incredible bridge over the intracoastal waterway and unforgettable oceanfront views on the island! We host a half marathon, 5K & 1 Mile in April when the average temperatures are a High 67 and a Low of 59. Sunset Beach is ranked one of the top beaches in the World by National Geographic!
START TIMES:
6:45am - Half Marathon
7:00am 10K & 5K
8:30am - 1Mile
FINISHER SWAG:
Over the years we’ve had surfboard, flip flop, glass, lockets, artistic connecting medals, a pirate theme, mosaic designs, and much more - we change it up each year to bring unique medals but this year might top them all. We hope you enjoy them!
*Please note: You are registering for a "race experience" medals and t-shirts are for finishers only.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
71°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Shallotte Ag, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
4,326
as of 2023
Elevation
22 ft
Nearest Airport
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2027 Run Sunset Beach, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
306
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2027 Run Sunset Beach
Apr 10, 2027