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Frogman 5K Trail Run

Name: Frogman 5K Trail Run
Start: 2026-03-21
End: 2026-03-21
Location: Jacksonville

Jacksonville, United States • 21 Mar 2026

Event Overview

The Frogman 5K Trail Run is scheduled for March 21, 2026, in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The event was created in 2012 by the Campbell Family to honor the final wish of SOC (SEAL) Christopher Campbell, who died in 2011. Proceeds benefit SE Outdoors and the Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission (JOSC).

Event Details and Course

The event offers three participation options:

5k Trail Run Only: A wooded, predominantly flat trail run on a property known as the “400-acres.” All finishers receive a medal.
Virtual 5k: A remote participation option.
Stroller Child Participant: A free option for children five years old and under.

Medals are also awarded to the top overall male and female runners, top masters runners, and first place in each age division. The event has a time limit of two hours. Dogs are not permitted unless they are service dogs. All participants must use a shuttle service, as there is no parking at the event site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Jacksonville

Race information

Registration

5 km

5k Trail Run Only

Virtual 5k

Stroller Child Participant (only 5 and Under)

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

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