Run Ocean Isle Beach 2027 2027
- Date
- Saturday, October 23, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $57 on Jan 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Oct 23, 20277:00 AM | $47$57 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 23, 20277:00 AM | $82$97 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 23, 20277:15 AM | $42$47 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| 1 Miler | 1 Mile | Oct 23, 20278:00 AM | $25$27 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Virtual 10KVirtual | 10K | Oct 23, 20277:00 AM | $47$57 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 23, 20277:00 AM | $42$47 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Oct 23, 20277:00 AM | $82$97 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $57 on Jan 1, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $47 until Dec 31, then $57 until May 31, then $62 until Oct 16, then $72 until Oct 23.
- Half Marathon: $82 until Dec 31, then $97 until May 31, then $117 until Oct 16, then $132 until Oct 23.
- 5K Run/Walk: $42 until Dec 31, then $47 until May 31, then $52 until Oct 16, then $57 until Oct 23.
- 1 Miler: $25 until Dec 31, then $27 until May 31, then $30 until Oct 16, then $35 until Oct 23.
Online registration closes Oct 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $82, entry is about 26 percent above a typical half marathon in North Carolina, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in North Carolina runs 2:08:22, about 9:48 a mile, based on 59 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:16:22 and men in 2:00:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:24 AM, and the 10K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 60 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
6278 Beach Dr SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Half Marathon
5K Run/Walk
10K
Aggregated from official results for Run Ocean Isle Beach 2027. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Run Ocean Isle Beach 2027?
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:49:25 or better, the top quarter in 2:02:50, and half the field in 2:18:19; the last tenth came in after 2:57:51.
At the 2025 5K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 28:12 or better, the top quarter in 32:57, and half the field in 39:24; the last tenth came in after 55:50.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 55:50 or better, the top quarter in 1:02:40, and half the field in 1:10:26; the last tenth came in after 1:38:59.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:53:56 | 1:39:30 |
| 20-29 | 1:33:04 | 1:24:33 |
| 30-39 | 1:45:50 | 1:38:36 |
| 40-49 | 1:48:17 | 1:33:06 |
| 50-59 | 1:52:37 | 1:38:53 |
| 60-69 | 2:17:17 | 1:49:10 |
| 70+ | n/a | 2:32:08 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 229 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Run Ocean Isle Beach 2027 Half Marathon year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 342 to 1,106 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:16:54 to 2:18:19.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,106 (+217%) | 2:18:19 | under 1:49:25 | 1:18:59 |
| 2023 | 349 (+2%) | 2:16:19 | under 1:47:25 | 1:29:13 |
| 2022 | 342 | 2:16:54 | under 1:46:37 | 1:19:18 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most North Carolina half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 2:02:50, against 1:55:12 in a typical North Carolina half marathon, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- 5K: Slower than most North Carolina 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:57, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 15 percent slower.
- 10K: Slower than most North Carolina 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 1:02:40, against 53:29 in a typical North Carolina 10K, so times here run 17 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 23 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 80 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 6278 Beach Dr SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 60 feet
- Included with entry
- Race T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Oct 23, 2027), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023), 2022 (Oct 22, 2022), 2020 (Oct 24, 2020)
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Quick answers
- When is Run Ocean Isle Beach 2027?
- Saturday, October 23, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $57 on Jan 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $82, entry is about 26 percent above a typical half marathon in North Carolina, which costs $65 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 1,106 runners finished the Half Marathon; the median finish was 2:18:19 and the winner ran 1:18:59.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 2:02:50, against 1:55:12 in a typical North Carolina half marathon, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 6278 Beach Dr SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469.
From the organizers
Run Ocean Isle Beach - October 23, 2027
Join us for our 15th annual RunOIB event in beautiful Ocean Isle Beach North Carolina! BAM is short for #BigAssMedals and our 15th anniversary finisher medals do not disappoint.
Ocean Isle Beach is a beautiful coastal island in SE North Carolina. Our courses take you through some beautiful communities and the half marathon takes you around most of the island with unforgettable oceanfront views. We host a half marathon, 10K, 5K & 1 Mile in late October when the average temperatures are a High of 75 and a Low of 56.