Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon
Carolina Beach, United States • 3 Jan 2026
Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon & 5K is a trail race held in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, staged at American Legion Post #129. The event offers a Half Marathon (two laps) and a 5K on rolling, pine-laced single-track trails through Carolina Beach State Park, delivering coastal views and forested sections near a campground. It is a timed event with a 3.5-hour cutoff for the half marathon. Finishers receive medals, and participants 21+ can enjoy a beer after the race, along with snacks and water. Early registrants can receive a CB Trail Beanie, and proceeds benefit Friends of Pleasure Island State Parks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.