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Saturday, April 10th, 2027
206 Sunset Blvd N, Sunset Beach NC
Half · 10K · 5K · 1 Mile
55–71°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
48–72°F
dry
2025
48–69°F
dry
2024
58–73°F
dry
2023
43–65°F
dry
2022
41–65°F
dry
2021
62–73°F
rain
2020
49–74°F
dry
2019
61–74°F
dry
2018
47–55°F
rain
2017
54–71°F
dry
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About this race
THIS IS FOR 2027 REGISTRATION!
Join us for our 15th 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.
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