Sunset Beach is a beautiful coastal island in SE North Carolina with a beautiful waterfront park, shaded golf course communities, an incredible bridge over the intracoastal waterway and unforgettable oceanfront views on the island! We host a half marathon, 5K & 1 Mile in April when the average temperatures are a High 67 and a Low of 59. Sunset Beach is ranked one of the top beaches in the World by National Geographic!
START TIMES:
6:45am - Half Marathon
7:00am 10K & 5K
8:30am - 1Mile
FINISHER SWAG:
Over the years we’ve had surfboard, flip flop, glass, lockets, artistic connecting medals, a pirate theme, mosaic designs, and much more - we change it up each year to bring unique medals but this year might top them all. We hope you enjoy them!
*Please note: You are registering for a "race experience" medals and t-shirts are for finishers only.
Apr 10, 2027
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
06:45
$97.00
Apr 10, 2027
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
06:45
$97.00
Apr 10, 2027
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
07:00
$57.00
Apr 10, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:00
$47.00
Apr 10, 2027
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
07:00
$57.00
Apr 10, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:00
$47.00
Apr 10, 2027
Distance — 1.6K
Type — Running
08:30
$27.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Sunset Beach.
Learn more about the host city, Sunset Beach.
Sunset Beach is a town in Brunswick County, on the North Carolina Coastal Plain. Sunset Beach received its name from the beautiful sunrises and sunsets that can be seen from the island due to its unique southern exposure. Beyond the sunsets, this beach is also known for its powdery white sand and its swing bridge; which was the last one in these islands before it became a museum. Another unique feature of the island is Bird Island, an undeveloped and secluded island that is now attached to Sunset Beach's island. The inland side of Sunset features several golf courses, Ingram Planetarium and Sea Trail Golf Resort & Convention Center.
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