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Thursday, August 20th, 2026
5701 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head NC
5K · 1 Mile
77–81°F · some rain risk
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Rained on 4 of the last 10 race days
2025
78–82°F
dry
2024
73–77°F
dry
2023
79–80°F
dry
2022
74–77°F
rain
2021
78–83°F
rain
2020
77–79°F
dry
2019
79–83°F
dry
2018
75–81°F
rain
2017
78–80°F
dry
2016
76–80°F
rain
About this race
Race Overview
Outer Banks Sunrise 5k/1 Mile Beach Race Series presented by Village Realty
Event Details
- Date and Time: August 20, 2026 at 8 AM
- Location: 5701 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC
- Event Type: Family and walker friendly chip-timed event
- Awards: 5k Awards to top male and female winners 1st-3rd overall, 1st place m/f 14 & under, and Masters (40 & over) 1st place m/f
Registration Information
- Packet Pickup: There is NO pre-race day packet pickup
- Late Registration: Available event morning on site from 7-7:45 AM
- Race Fees:
- Adult: $45
- Youth 17 & Under: $40
- Included: Chip-timed race, event t-shirt, post-race cold breakfast & refreshments, and finisher medal
Directions
Click Here for directions to Jennette's Pier located at 7223 S. Virginia Dare Tr Nags Head, NC 27959
Contact Information
- Phone: Fastest by text before 7pm daily at 252-489-8239
- Email: obxrunning@gmail.com
Event Highlights
This is a family fun event on the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks featuring the expansive shores of Nags Head. Sunrise appreciation, post-race, features breakfast refreshments, and, of course, the most beautiful sunrise on the East Coast. Finisher medals and Summer Series Shirts to ALL participants.
More Information
For more details and updates, visit the official race page at Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series.
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