Killer Dunes
Nags Head, United States • 3 Jul 2026
Killer Dunes - Nags Head, NC
Killer Dunes is a two mile run across the sand dunes at Jockey's Ridge State Park in Nags Head, NC, held on July 3, 2026. The event is open to participants ages 12 and up. Proceeds benefit Friends of Jockey's Ridge, a local nonprofit that supports the state park. A $5 discount is available for active U.S. military and veterans.
Packet pick-up is scheduled for Thursday, July 2, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Jockey's Ridge State Park; there is no packet pick-up on race day. On-site parking is limited.
The course will be professionally timed by Precision Race. A water station is located near the midpoint of the course and Dare County EMS will be on-call. Strollers and pets are not allowed. Finishers receive a finisher medal. Awards for the two mile event will be presented to the top three males and top three females overall, plus top males and females in age groups 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 and over.
After the event, registered participants are eligible for post-race food and beer described as All-American fare. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.