Start Your 2026 Race Season Strong at Run Oak Island

Start Your 2026 Race Season Strong at Run Oak Island

Discover Coastal Carolina Charm, Scenic Racing, and the Perfect Winter Race-Cation If you’re looking for the perfect way to kick off your 2026 running season, Run Oak Island should be your #1 choice. As the first race in the highly popular BAM! (Big Ass Medals!) 3...

Walking and Running: Spring Is For Marathons

  Spring is for marathons and there are a few very good reasons why. First, it’s cool, stable temperatures are ideal for endurance events. Many spring marathons are planned with the idea that more athletes will train through the winter months allowing a long,...
2024 Run Ocean Isle Beach Prerace Information

2024 Run Ocean Isle Beach Prerace Information

Thank you so much for joining us at the 11th Annual Run Ocean Isle Beach!  It’s just a few days away and as we get ready for Saturday 10/26, we’re covering a lot of the frequently asked questions regarding parking, expo/packet pickup, race day plans,...
February Athlete of the Month

February Athlete of the Month

Malachi Funderburk was raised on Long Island in Uniondale, New York.  He looked up to his older brother, Vernon, who was two years older and an exceptionally good athlete.  Vernon had gone out for the cross country team and would share many great running stories with...
January’s Athlete of the Month:

January’s Athlete of the Month:

Jane Serues The Making of a Mentor  Jane Serues was a very active kid.  She loved to play, she loved gym classes, intramural sports, camp adventures and being outdoors.  So it was an natural fit when she decided to become a Physical Educator and began teaching PE in...