Run The Fort
Run The Fort is a running race on November 28, 2026 in Atlantic Beach, NC, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- November 28, 2026 (90 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Please join us for the 5th annual Run the Fort Race! Participants may run or walk, with
Run the East providing timing support for those interested in a timed competition.
Run the Fort is an annual race at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach that supports
the Boys and Girls Club of the Coastal Plain. The BGCCP is currently in a capital
campaign for a new club building in Beaufort, and they need our help now more than
ever. The Boys and Girls Club provides a safe place for kids to go after school and
during the summer, offering them tutoring, hot meals, and a sense of community.
Registration Fees:
$30 – Until September 30, 2026
$40 – From October 1st-October 31st, 2026
$45 - November 1st - Race Day
$25 - 18 years old and under, all dates
All registered participants will receive a Run the Fort T-shirt, with sizes guaranteed until
November 1st .
Course Description:
The Fort Macon trail is a multi-terrain trail that overlooks the ocean and takes you
through the one-of-a-kind environment of the Crystal Coast. The terrain includes sand,
boardwalk and dirt with dunes and hills through maritime forests. Although this trail is
somewhat challenging to run due to the changing terrain and hills, it makes it all the
more rewarding when you cross the finish line.
Events
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
63°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Beaufort Michael J Smith Fld, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Atlantic Beach, NC
City Elevation
11 ft
Nearest Airport
EWN
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport · 31 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 141 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run The Fort, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
90
Days to train
- Race
- Run The Fort
- Date
- November 28, 2026
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Run The Fort
Nov 28, 2026