Run Sunset Beach offers several options for runners 1 Mile, 5k and a Half Marathon. 2026 will be the 13th year for this series that started in 2014 with Run Sunset Beach being the very first event for Coastal Race Productions.
REGISTRATION is open for Run Sunset Beach – April 11th, 2026 – CLICK HERE to get registered NOW!
FRIDAY APRIL 10TH – PACKET PICKUP:
We will host a local packet pickup where you need to pickup your bib and shirt prior to race day. This is held on April 10th from 12pm – 7pm at the Sea Trail Convention Center. WHEN: Friday 4/10 from 12pm – 7pm WHERE: Sea Trail Convention Center — 75 Clubhouse Rd. Sunset Beach, NC 28468 *While we do host an “Emergency” race day packet pickup near the start line, we urge you to pick up your bib and shirt or have a friend/family member pick it up on your behalf on Friday prior to race day. Thank you!EVERYTHING RACE DAY:
We make race day easy. The most important thing to know for race day is #1 – don’t start out with un-needed stress by arriving late – Plan to be at the race extra early (5:30-6:00am). Check out the below information for everything you need to know race day! Race Times: 6:45am Half Marathon 7:00am 5K & 10K 8:30 1 Mile Arriving: Come early! Use the park address for directions and our team will direct you where to park: 206 Sunset Blvd. N. Sunset Beach, NC 28468 Parking: We have secured every single lot near the park as well as sides of the road for runners to park at. We also have a shuttle running from a large parking lot near Ingram Planetarium located at: 7625 High Market St. Sunset Beach, NC 28468 We will have a parking team out that morning starting at 5:30 so come early to get parked no later than 6:15. During Race: Safety is our #1 priority. While we work with local authorities and DOT to shut down as many roads as possible, a portion of the courses are open to vehicles so it’s important to be aware. We discourage headphones and no dogs, bicycles or scooters are allowed per USATF sanctioning and anyone without an official race bib will be asked to leave the course. Follow our directional signs, volunteers and law enforcement – they know the course and where you need to be running. Post Race: We will have a DJ playing some good tunes. Awards for Top 3 Overall Female/Male, Top 3 Overall Female/Male Masters, as well as age groups (every 5 years) for Half Marathon & 5K Female/Male runners. Although we will not be able to host an official awards ceremony – we will post a time for each event when you can begin picking up your awards. Please be patient with us, with the rolling starts this will take some time to compute. *Must pick up award while at the event – we do not ship them! Important Reminders: Arrive early – you don’t want to miss your start. Overall Awards are by gun time and Age Group Awards are by chip time. Bring your bib and pre-race hydrationView the Course Map:
