2025 OCRACOKE ISLAND RUN FEST WEEKEND

Event Start: 04/26/2025
Event End: 04/27/2025
Are you bursting with energy? The Lt. Maynard’s Challenge is just the thing for you! Lt. Maynard’s Challenge participants will complete either the Scallywag 5K or 10K on Saturday, April 26th and then the Blackbeard’s Half Marathon on Sunday, April 27th, 2025. All Lt. Maynard’s Challenge finishers will receive a unique finisher item to recognize their special achievement. Complete this challenge to receive bragging rights thus far only enjoyed by Lt. Maynard himself. Can you slay Blackbeard? Participants wishing to participate in Lt. Maynard’s Challenge need to select that option during half marathon registration AND sign up for either the 5K or 10K.

JOIN US FOR RACE WEEKEND ON OCRACOKE ISLAND

The 12th Annual Scallywag 5K/10K

5K AND 10K RACE

Saturday, April 26th at 8:00am. The 12th Annual Scallywag 5K/10K.

The course, begins and ends near 1718 Brewery. The 5k/10k run will take place in the Village of Ocracoke through historic neighborhoods, past the Ocracoke Lighthouse, and along Silver Lake Harbor.

The top three male and female runners will receive an overall award and the top three male and female finishers in each age group will receive age group awards.

All 5k/10K runners will receive a medal and a high quality t-shirt (sizes not guaranteed after April 1st pre-registration).

There will be a post run party at 1718 Brewery with entertainment and delicious brews provided by 1718 Brewery.

HALF MARATHON

Sunday April 27th at 7:00am. 8th Annual Blackbeard’s 1/2 Marathon

The race begins and ends near 1718 Brewery. The course travels north to Cape Hatteras National Seashore using the Ocracoke multi-use trail and will continue to the Ocracoke Park Service Campground. The course will circle the campground and head back south using the multi-purpose trail, leading to the Village of Ocracoke where you will run through quaint neighborhoods.

The top three male and female runners will receive an overall award and the top three male and female finishers in each age group will receive age group awards.

All Half Marathon runners will receive a medal and a high quality t-shirt (sizes not guaranteed after April 1st pre-registration).

There will be a post run party at 1718 Brewery with entertainment and delicious brews provided by 1718 Brewery.

For details and to sign up for the race visit Ocracoke Island Weekend Runfest 5K, 10K & Half Marathon.

This event is a benefit for Ocracoke Community Radio WOVV, Ocracoke School Athletic Boosters Club, and the Ocracoke Community Park.

For vacation rental information please visit Ocracoke Island Realty or call our office at (866) 806-0782.