Frogman 5K Trail Run
Jacksonville, United States • 21 Mar 2026
Frogman 5K Trail Run
The Frogman 5K Trail Run is an annual event created in 2012 by a family to honor the final wish of a SOC (SEAL) who lost his life during Operation Enduring Freedom when a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, call sign Extortion 17, was shot down on August 6, 2011. Proceeds from the event benefit SE Outdoors and the Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission.
The event takes place in Jacksonville, North Carolina, on March 21, 2026, at a property known as the "400-acres." The 5K course is a wooded trail that is described as predominantly flat. Medals are awarded to top overall male and female, top overall male and female masters, and first place in each age division. Everyone who crosses the finish line receives a finisher medal. Dogs are not allowed unless they are service animals. The event has a two hour time limit.
Event options:
- 5k Trail Run Only
- Virtual 5k
- Stroller Child Participant (Only 5 and under)
T-shirts are available as an additional purchase during registration with an order deadline of March 10. Packet pickup is scheduled for March 20 with one location listed as Extreme Outfitters at 100 Western Blvd and a second location to be determined. Jacksonville is home to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.