Run Oak Island Marathon
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Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Crowd Rating
Quiet course sections
The Lowdown
Run Oak Island Marathon takes place on Saturday, February 13, 2027 on Oak Island, North Carolina, as part of a two-day race weekend over Presidents Day weekend. The marathon starts at 6:45 am together with the Ultra Marathon and the East Half Marathon, runs out to the lighthouse with views of the marsh and the ocean, and finishes at the same line it started from. The course is flat apart from the intracoastal waterway bridge near mile 23, is USATF certified (NC19001BDS), and the organizer calls it one of the flattest full marathons on the East Coast. Pacers run from 3:30 to 5:45, the time limit is 7 hours, and every finisher receives a 7-inch 3D medal and a shirt, with beer and Carolina barbecue at the after party. It is the first race of the 2027 BAM! Race Series.
Questions about the Run Oak Island Marathon 2027
When is the Run Oak Island Marathon 2027?
Saturday, February 13, 2027.
Where is the Run Oak Island Marathon?
Oak Island, NC, United States.
What time does the Run Oak Island Marathon start?
The race starts at 6:45 AM, local time.
What is the Run Oak Island Marathon time limit?
7 hours (cut-off 1:45 pm).
How do I enter the Run Oak Island Marathon 2027?
Registration is open. Feb 8, 2027: Price increase. Ways in: Register online through RunSignup; offline and paper entries are not offered.
How much does the Run Oak Island Marathon 2027 cost?
Marathon: $159.
What is the Run Oak Island Marathon elevation gain?
30 m (98 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.
What is the Run Oak Island Marathon course like?
It passes Salt marsh, Country club and arboretum and Oak Island Lighthouse.
What is the weather like at the Run Oak Island Marathon?
The race-day average is 9 °C (48 °F). Feels cool.
Where are the Run Oak Island Marathon results?
The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
Is the Run Oak Island Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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