2027 Run Sunset Beach

Sat, Apr 10, 2027, 2:45 AM EDT

Location: 206 Sunset Blvd N, Sunset Beach, NC 28468
Type: Run

Race feel

Experience a breathtaking coastal half marathon on one of the world's top beaches, earning a truly unique, "BigAssMedal" at the finish.

Fun
Scenic
Quirky

Discover the 14th annual Run Sunset Beach, part of the BAM! Race Series, offering a half marathon distance. This event takes you through a beautiful coastal island in Southeast North Carolina, renowned for its stunning waterfront park, shaded golf course communities, and an incredible bridge over the intracoastal waterway. Prepare for unforgettable oceanfront views on an island ranked among the world's top beaches. Finishers are celebrated with unique, standout medals that change each year, promising a memorable reward for your achievement.

What to expect

Run along a course celebrated for its beautiful waterfront park, shaded golf course communities, and a scenic bridge.
Enjoy unforgettable oceanfront views on an island recognized as one of the world's top beaches.

From the organizer

THIS IS FOR 2027 REGISTRATION!

Join us for our 14th annual Run Sunset Beach of the BAM! Race Series in Sunset Beach North Carolina! BAM is short for #BigAssMedals and our finisher medals do not disappoint.

Sunset Beach is a beautiful coastal island in SE North Carolina with a beautiful waterfront park, shaded golf course communities, an incredible bridge over the intracoastal waterway and unforgettable oceanfront views on the island! We host a half marathon, 5K & 1 Mile in April when the average temperatures are a High 67 and a Low of 59. Sunset Beach is ranked one of the top beaches in the World by National Geographic!

START TIMES: 6:45am - Half Marathon 7:00am 10K & 5K 8:30am - 1Mile FINISHER SWAG: Over the years we’ve had surfboard, flip flop, glass, lockets, artistic connecting medals, a pirate theme, mosaic designs, and much more - we change it up each year to bring unique medals but this year might top them all. We hope you enjoy them! *Please note: You are registering for a "race experience" medals and t-shirts are for finishers only.