Sledgehammer Beach Run
Sneads Ferry, United States • 11 Apr 2026
Event overview
The Sledgehammer Beach Run takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in North Topsail Beach, NC. The event offers the following distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
Virtual versions are offered for the half marathon, 10K, and 5K. The race is organized by the Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission (JOSC) and held in memory of Dr. E.B. Sledge, a Marine and World War II veteran. A portion of the race proceeds supports Semper Fi & America’s Fund, which assists wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families.
Course and logistics
All race courses are held on the beach at 2950 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460. The half marathon has a 4-hour cut off; participants remaining on the course after four hours may be picked up by staff and disqualified for awards. T-shirts are not automatically included with registration but may be purchased from the race store and picked up with the packet or shipped for virtual participants. The event is held rain or shine. JOSC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that owns and operates the event. Sponsors include local businesses and organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.