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Badwater Cape Fear

Name: Badwater Cape Fear
Start: 2025-03-22
End: 2025-03-22
Location: Southport

Southport, United States • 22 Mar 2025

The Badwater Cape Fear is an ultra running event held on Bald Head Island, North Carolina, featuring 50km and 51-mile race options. Participants enjoy a scenic twelve-mile warm-up on car-free roads and trails, followed by a challenging run along the beautiful sandy beaches of the Atlantic Seaboard. The race offers stunning views of Frying Pan Shoals and the Cape Fear River marshlands, providing a unique experience distinct from other Badwater events. This annual race not only attracts serious runners but also serves as a family-friendly vacation destination, making it a popular choice for participants and their families. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Southport

Race information

Website

51 mi

51-Mile

50 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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