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Run Oak Island

Run Oak Island

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Run Oak Island

Feb 15, 2025

3.0
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Where

Oak Island, NC, United States

Start time

06:45

Distances

Marathon, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 1 mile

Sub-events

26.2

Full Marathon

February 15, 2025 Saturday
Distance: Marathon·Start time: 06:45
MarathonPoint to pointRun only
5K

Virtual 5K

February 15, 2025 Saturday
Distance: 5K·Start time: 08:00
5KPoint to pointRun/Walk
10K

Virtual 10K

February 15, 2025 Saturday
Distance: 10K·Start time: 08:00
10KPoint to pointRun only
13.1

Virtual Half Marathon

February 15, 2025 Saturday
Distance: Half Marathon·Start time: 08:00
Half MarathonPoint to pointRun only
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Race Details

Run Oak Island - February 14th & 15, 2026

Join us for the first race of the 2026 BAM! Race Series in Oak Island North Carolina! BAM is short for #BigAssMedals and our medals do not disappoint!

Oak Island is a beautiful coastal island large enough for a FULL MARATHON! We actually host 2 half marathons (East & West) that allow you to tour each end of the island (the East is competitive and the West is walker friendly). We host a flat and fast 10K and of course the 5K which are completely on the island with no elevation gain and minimal turns.  Highlights include: Lighthouse, 13+ miles of beach views along the ocean (running on the road), a bridge (on the West Half & Full Marathon) and much more! President’s Day weekend is a perfect long weekend to enjoy the beach. Average temperatures are 58 High /41 Low in February.

SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY:
Packet pickup is open from 12-7pm

SATURDAY:
7:00AM - 10K
8:30AM - 5K
9:30AM - 1M
All morning until 10:30AM - After Party (Beer, BBQ, Awards, Games)
Packet pickup is open from 12-7pm

SUNDAY:
7:45AM - Full Marathon & Ultra Marathon
7:45AM - East Half Marathon
8:00AM - West Half Marathon
10:00AM - After Party (Beer, BBQ, Awards, Games)
2:30PM - Cutoff and After Party Closes

Finisher Swag:

HUGE 3D medals and custom made tri-blend finisher shirts for all participants in the 2026 races.

For all up-to-date race information including packet pickup, maps of the course, FAQ's and more, please visit the official race website: https://coastalraceproductions.com/race/run-oak-island-2026/

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Reviews

3.2
Based on 6 Reviews from other runners - tap or click to see all!

By: Sandra Sowards

Posted: February 17, 2025

Not as scenic as expected

While the course runs along the ocean a lot, you cannot see the ocean because of dunes. Some scenic neighborhoods but much of the race you are running in the bike lane with traffic. Running past the lighthouse was very cool though. Mile markers were often missing. As a slower runner I found it disappointing that organizers began tearing down around the 5 hour mark, all except immediate finish line. I won my age group but had to hunt someone down to collect my award. Us slow runners ran just as far as the fast ones.
4.0

By: Michael C.

Posted: February 19, 2024

Decent February Marathon

The race is billed to be friendly for walkers with a 7 hour cut off. Crossing the line at 6:15 and no signs of the beer or food as advertised. Volunteers were nice. Course was ok. Up and down a bridge at mile 23 is silly, Medal is huge.
3.0

By: Allie B.

Posted: March 05, 2022

Nice Course, But Expensive for What You Get

This was my first time running Oak Island. Temperature was very good - started in the mid 30s and was up to the mid 50s by 11:00. Race starts nice and early at 6:45 (both marathon and half marathon). Parking is close by and plentiful and there were a decent number of toilets at the start line. However, no bag check, likely due to the fact that you can park within a 10 min walk. Also, I was able to pick up my bib about 40 min to the gun going off, which was great, because I was coming from out of town. The course is very nice, although you don't really see much of the ocean. The few fans that are out are super enthusiastic. There was one super cheerleader that I saw at least 4 times - she was over-the-top enthusiastic (in the best way) - other marathons need to hire her. Lots of hydration stations, which was great, but not a single gel to be had anywhere on the course - even though they had it listed on their website. That's a big no for me - it's fine if you say there won't be any, but to put on your site that you will and then not have it is just sloppy. As another reviewer mentioned - there is a steep bridge at mile 23, which didn't really add anything to the race. The finish line was fine - medal, water, a banana, a small little thing of BBQ (which to be fair was good), and a beer. Swag consisted of a t-shirt and a finisher long sleeve.
3.0
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