Sledgehammer Beach Run

🏖️ Event Details

• Event Address: 2950 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, NC
• Date: April 11, 2026
• Race URL: Sledgehammer Beach Run Registration

🏃 Race Overview

• Challenge: Experience the beauty of North Topsail Beach while testing your endurance in the Sledgehammer Beach Run—featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K.
• Location: This unique race takes place right on the sand, offering both breathtaking views and a rewarding challenge.
• Honoring Legacy: Hosted by the Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission, the event is held in memory of Dr. E.B. Sledge, a Marine and World War II veteran.
• Support: A portion of race proceeds supports Semper Fi & America's Fund, assisting wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families.

💪 Purpose and Cause

• Honor Heroes: Add this bucket-list race to your calendar and run with purpose.
• Meaningful Mission: The mission of the Sledgehammer Beach Run is to honor the memory of Sledgehammer and all combat veterans.
• Community Engagement: Inspire others as you take on the challenge of the Sledgehammer Beach Run.

🏅 Course Information

• Course Type: Half marathon, 10K & 5K course are all on the beach.
• Cut Off: Half marathon cut off time is 4 hours. Anyone left on the course after the fourth hour will be picked up by a staff member and will be disqualified for awards.

👕 T-shirt Information

• Purchase Option: Instead of just including a shirt in the registration, runners have the option to purchase a shirt.
• Registration: Register and select to purchase any item from our race store.
• Pickup: Your items will be available to pick up with your packet or shipped to you if you're doing the race virtually.

☔ Event Reminder

Reminder: this is a rain or shine event.

📅 Event Management

This event is owned & operated by the Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission. Learn more about us at www.playjosc.com.