Old Baldy Run for the Light

About the Event

WHAT
The Run for the Light is a scenic run near coastal dunes and through the maritime forest on Bald Head Island, NC. Enjoy the sweeping views while running at dusk toward the light of The Old Baldy Lighthouse.

Make your participation in this race an entire day trip your whole family can enjoy!

Participants receive a finisher medal, shirt and swag bag (while supplies last). Participants over 21 years old also receive a beer ticket.

DISTANCES OFFERED
1 Mile - Untimed Event
5K - Timed Event
10K - Timed Event
*You can walk or run.

WHEN
Friday, August 7, 2026

WHERE
Packet Pickup Location
Bald Head Association Center
111 Lighthouse Wynd
Bald Head Island, NC 28461
*this is just over from the Start/Finish Line

Start/Finish Line
Bald Head Island
101 Lighthouse Wynd
Bald Head Island, NC 28461

HOW TO GET TO BALD HEAD ISLAND
To get to Bald Head Island, you must travel by ferry from Deep Point Marina in Southport, NC. Participants are required to secure their own ferry fare. Please book early, ferry availability will sell out.

Ferry at Deep Point Marina
1301 Ferry Rad SE
Southport, NC

Arrival at Bald Head Island
Upon arrival to Bald Head Island, expect a five/ten minute walk to the race start line, or you can ride the Tram.

To Purchase Ferry & Tram Tickets, or for the Ferry Schedule
www.baldheadislandferry.com

FULL SCHEDULE
For Schedule of Events, click HERE

HOW TO REGISTER
*Children 12 & Under get $10 off at checkout

Register Before the Race: Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner
Register On Race Day: To register at the race, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone. You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.

Races Offered

10K

Aug 07, 2026

straighten

Distance — 6.2 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

18:00

sell

$45.00

5K

Aug 07, 2026

straighten

Distance — 3.1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

18:30

sell

$45.00

1 Mile

Aug 07, 2026

straighten

Distance — 1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

18:35

sell

$45.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Bald Head Island.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 23.2° / 28.8°

wb_sunny 25.1° / 31.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 13.2 /

water_drop 81.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 23.2° / 28.8°

wb_sunny 25.1° / 31.6°

air 13.2 km/h

water_drop 81.0%

About Bald Head Island

Learn more about the host city, Bald Head Island.

Bald Head Island is a 2 mi journey across the Cape Fear River from Southport, North Carolina and the site of Old Baldy, the state’s oldest standing lighthouse, circa 1817. Amid the island’s 12,000 acres, you’ll find 10,000 untouched acres of beach, marsh and maritime forest preserves and intimate neighborhoods that respect the natural beauty of the surroundings.