Sledgehammer Beach Run
Friday, April 30, 2027
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Friday, April 30, 2027
2950 Island Drive
N Topsail Beach, NC
Friday, April 30, 2027
2950 Island Drive
N Topsail Beach, NC
Event Address:
2950 Island Drive
North Topsail Beach, NC
Experience the beauty of North Topsail Beach while testing your endurance in the Sledgehammer Beach Run—featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, and Sunset 5K. This unique race takes place right on the sand, offering both breathtaking views and a rewarding challenge.
New this year
We are now offering a Sunset 5k as part of our Sledgehammer Beach Run weekend. This means you can register for both the 5k and the 10k or the 5k and the Half Marathon.
Schedule of events
Friday Evening
Sunset 5k at 6:15pm
Saturday Morning
Half Marathon at 8:15am
10k at 8:20am
Note: For the first time runners will be able to sign up for the 5k AND either the 10k or Half Marathon since they will be on two separate days!
About the event
Hosted by the Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission, the event is held in memory of Dr. E.B. Sledge, a Marine and World War II veteran whose legacy continues to inspire. The mission of the Sledgehammer Beach Run is simple yet powerful: to honor the memory of Sledgehammer and all combat veterans.
Dr. Sledge, a lifelong Marine, spent his postwar years reflecting on the sacrifices and experiences of those who served alongside him. In his honor, a portion of race proceeds supports Semper Fi & America’s Fund, which provides assistance to wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families.
Add this bucket-list race to your calendar and run with purpose as you honor heroes, support a worthy cause, and take on the challenge of the Sledgehammer Beach Run.
Course Information
Half marathon,10k & 5k course are all on the beach
**Half marathon cut off time is 4 hours. Anyone left on the course after the fourth hour will be picked up by a staff member and will be disqualified for awards.
T-shirts
In order to keep the cost of races low for runners we have created the option to purchase a shirt instead of just including one in the registration. Register and select to purchase any item from our race store. Your items will be available to pick up with your packet or shipped to you if you're doing the race virtually. We have a variety of items to choose from.
Reminder: this is a rain or shine event
Shuttle Information
Due to the event's popularity, we expect parking at the start/finish area to fill up. We have setup a shuttle at Beach Access #31 (address 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach). See below for the shuttle schedule for race weekend.
Friday
Shuttle starts at 4:00pm and return shuttle will run until 8:00pm
LAST SHUTTLE TO START AREA LEAVES AT 5:45PM SO DON'T MISS IT. Saturday
Shuttle starts at 7:00am-7:45am and then resumes from the finish at 9:00am through 12:30pm.
LAST SHUTTLE TO START AREA LEAVES AT 7:45AM SO DON'T MISS IT.
This is a free shuttle and you will be given a parking pass. The parking lot will be free for those with a parking pass until 8pm on Friday and until 1pm on Saturday. Each day will require a different colored pass to display.
This event is owned & operated by the Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission. Learn more about us at www.playjosc.com
Half marathon
10K
5K