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Run Ocean Isle Beach 2026

Date
October 24, 2026
Distance
Half Marathon · 10K · 5K & more
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From the Organizer

Run Ocean Isle Beach - October 24, 2026

Join us for our 13th annual Run Ocean Isle Beach & Last Race of the 2026 BAM! Races.

Ocean Isle Beach is a beautiful coastal island in SE North Carolina. Our courses take you through some beautiful communities and the half marathon takes you around most of the island with unforgettable oceanfront views. We host a half marathon, 5K & 1 Mile in late October when the average temperatures are a High of 75 and a Low of 56.

 

Finisher Swag:

This year we our finisher shirts will be going back to our extremely soft tri-blend T's with a beautiful unique design and an absolutely MASSIVE race medals.  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! 

Events

Half Marathon7 AMRegister →
5K7:30 AMRegister →
1 Mile8 AMRegister →
Virtual Half Marathon7 AMRegister →
Virtual 10K7 AMRegister →
Virtual 5K7 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

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

72°

Typical Low

53°

Chance of Rain

22%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Shallotte Ag, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:27 AMSunset 6:31 PMDaylight 11h 4m

Host City

About Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Population

796

as of 2023

Elevation

4 ft

Nearest Airport

MYR

Myrtle Beach International Airport · 32 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

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run Ocean Isle Beach 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
Run Ocean Isle Beach 2026
Date
October 24, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Run Ocean Isle Beach 2026?
Run Ocean Isle Beach 2026 is a running race held in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina on October 24, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Run Ocean Isle Beach 2026?
Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina at 6278 Beach Dr SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Run Ocean Isle Beach 2026?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Run Ocean Isle Beach 2026

Oct 24, 2026

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