The Labor Day Lighthouse 5K
The Labor Day Lighthouse 5K is a running race on September 7, 2026 in Buxton, NC, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- September 7, 2026 (46 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us on Labor Day - Monday, September 7th starting at 7:30am and run through the newly refurbished Cape Hatteras Lighthouse grounds!! While the lighthouse is still undergoing renovation, this 5K will offer stunning views of the lighthouse and a tour of the surrounding park. Our first 200 registrants receive a commemorative shirt, eco-friendly reusable cup and an awesome finisher medal to celebrate your accomplishment.
Get your Labor Day off to a healthy start - join us and to run the 3nd annual Labor Day Lighthouse 5K!!
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
84°
Typical Low
73°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Frisco 2nne, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Buxton, NC
City Elevation
10 ft
Nearest Airport
EWN
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport · 86 mi
Major Hub
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 118 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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46
Days to train
- Race
- The Labor Day Lighthouse 5K
- Date
- September 7, 2026
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Make it a Racecation
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The Labor Day Lighthouse 5K
Sep 7, 2026