Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon & 5K

WHAT

Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon &: 5K

• Event Type: Trail race in Carolina Beach, NC.
• Course Options: 13.1 and 3.1 mile courses.
• Terrain: Rolling pine laced single track along the coast.
• Post-Race: Participants (21+) can enjoy one beer on the patio at the American Legion.

DATE

Saturday, January 2, 2027

START / FINISH LINE LOCATION

American Legion Post #129
1500 Bridge Barrier Road
Carolina Beach, NC 28428

PARKING INFORMATION

Click HERE

DISTANCES OFFERED

• 5K: Timed event. Open to walkers and runners.
• Half Marathon: Timed event with a 3 hour and 30 minute cutoff time (16 minute per mile pace).

WAITING FOR YOU AT THE FINISH LINE

• Finisher Medal: All participants receive a medal.
• Beer: Provided to participants 21+ years old.
• Snacks: Available for all finishers.
• Water: Provided by Culligan.

TO REGISTER

Click on Sign Up in the top right corner.

TO REGISTER AT THE RACE

In person registration at Packet Pickup and Race Day is digital. Participants will be asked to scan a QR code with their phone. Online registration is open until the race starts. Participants can also register in their car on their phone, then walk up to registration and pick up their packet.

RACE SCHEDULE

Please visit the Schedule Page for list of events.

PARKING

Parking is available at the nearby Food Lion. DO NOT park behind the Food Lion or near the loading docks, or you will be towed. This is to allow delivery trucks access to the Food Lion.

OTHER RACE DETAILS

• Participant Caps: Half Marathon: 300, 5K: 300.
• Course Cutoff: Half Marathon: 3.5 Hours (16 minute per mile pace).

HOW YOUR RACE MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon &: 5K helps raise funds for Friends of Pleasure Island State Parks. Friends of Pleasure Island State Parks is a non-profit organization designed to support and promote Carolina Beach State Park and Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. A donation by the race and participants directly benefits Friends of Pleasure Island State Parks.

URL FOR THE RACE

For more information, visit the official race page: Carolina Beach State Park Trail Race.