Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon & 5K

Carolina Beach State Park Half Marathon & 5K is a grassroots, locally owned and operated, trail race in Carolina Beach, NC. With 13.1 and 3.1 mile courses, all levels of speed and ability are allotted an opportunity to race in one of the most unique settings in North Carolina.

A beautiful trail 13.1 and 3.1 run through a challenging and amazing trail system in the famous Carolina Beach State Park. These trails are made for running and we are excited to showcase the area’s only trail half marathon. This 1-loop course utilizes all the Carolina Beach State Park trails have to offer. You get to run along the shore with a breathtaking view, and then into the forest through amazing pine trees and right through a well maintained camp ground.

With rolling pine laced single track along the coast, participants have tons of interesting terrain to take-in while they put out max effort for unique prizes. Due to the nature of this race course, strollers, wheelchairs and dogs are NOT permitted to participate.

Beanie Hats will be guaranteed to Half Marathon & 5K participants who register by 11:59 PM by Dec 2. All Half Marathon finishers will receive a Medal!