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Owls Fort Macon 5K Trail Run

Name: Owls Fort Macon 5K Trail Run
Start: 2026-04-11
End: 2026-04-11
Location: Atlantic Beach

Atlantic Beach, United States • 11 Apr 2026

The OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run is a scenic cross-country race held at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. Scheduled for April 11, 2026, the 5K course features a mix of wooded and open sun-exposed trails with moderate elevation changes, footbridge crossings, and stunning views of Beaufort Inlet, Bogue Sound, and the Atlantic Ocean. The event supports the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter (OWLS), a nonprofit dedicated to rehabilitating and releasing injured and orphaned native wildlife. Registration includes an OWLS short sleeve t-shirt, with pre-race packet pickup available. The race is professionally timed to ensure accurate results. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Atlantic Beach

Race information

Registration

5 km

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

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