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Badwater Cape Fear

Southport, United States • 21 Mar 2026

Badwater Cape Fear is an ultra running event held on Bald Head Island, North Carolina, featuring two race distances: 50 kilometers and 51.4 miles. The race begins with a 12-mile warm-up on the island's car-free, narrow roads and maritime forest trails, followed by either one or two round-trip runs along the wild, secluded sandy beach between Cape Fear and Fort Fisher. The course offers stunning views of the Frying Pan Shoals to the east and the Cape Fear River marshlands to the west. This challenging race combines natural beauty with a remote coastal experience, making it a unique counterpart to the desert-based Badwater races on the West Coast. The event is family-friendly, with nearby accommodations and a festive atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Southport

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51 mi
51.4-Mile Race
50 km
50km Race
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