Run Sunset Beach 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 10, 2027
- Start time
- 6:45 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Sunset Beach, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $27 · goes up to $117 on Dec 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Apr 10, 20276:45 AM | $97$117 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Apr 10, 20277:00 AM | $57$62 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Apr 10, 20277:00 AM | $47$52 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 10K | 10K | Apr 10, 20277:00 AM | $57$62 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Apr 10, 20278:30 AM | $27$30 after Dec 1, 2026 | 55 |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Apr 10, 20276:45 AM | $97$117 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Apr 10, 20277:00 AM | $47$52 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $117 on Dec 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $97 until Nov 30, then $117 until Mar 31, then $132 until Apr 10.
- 10K and Virtual 10K: $57 until Nov 30, then $62 until Mar 31, then $72 until Apr 10.
- 5K Run/Walk: $47 until Nov 30, then $52 until Mar 31, then $57 until Apr 10.
- 1 Mile: $27 until Nov 30, then $30 until Mar 31, then $35 until Apr 10.
Online registration closes Apr 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $97, entry is about 49 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 6:50 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 6:45 AM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
206 Sunset Blvd N, Sunset Beach, NC 28468
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)5K Run/Walk
Half Marathon
10K
Aggregated from official results for Run Sunset Beach. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Run Sunset Beach?
At the 2026 5K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 27:39 or better, the top quarter in 32:43, and half the field in 39:50; the last tenth came in after 56:29.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:45:22 or better, the top quarter in 1:57:53, and half the field in 2:12:42; the last tenth came in after 2:46:36.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 51:23 or better, the top quarter in 58:28, and half the field in 1:08:10; the last tenth came in after 1:34:26.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:50 | 20:06 |
| 20-29 | 24:00 | 19:14 |
| 30-39 | 28:29 | 24:09 |
| 40-49 | 27:00 | 25:29 |
| 50-59 | 25:22 | 26:05 |
| 60-69 | 29:19 | 27:11 |
| 70+ | 37:33 | 28:55 |
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 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 73 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Run Sunset Beach 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 716 to 861 finishers, and the median time rose from 39:19 to 39:50.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 861 (+31%) | 39:50 | under 27:39 | 17:37 |
| 2025 | 659 (-1%) | 40:51 | under 28:45 | 18:23 |
| 2024 | 667 (-18%) | 42:06 | under 29:17 | 16:54 |
| 2023 | 811 (+13%) | 40:11 | under 27:53 | 16:41 |
| 2022 | 716 | 39:19 | under 28:42 | 17:44 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most North Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:43, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 14 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: About average for North Carolina half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:57:53, against 1:55:12 in a typical North Carolina half marathon, so times here are about average.
- 10K: Slower than most North Carolina 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 58:28, against 53:29 in a typical North Carolina 10K, so times here run 9 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 April 10 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 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
- 206 Sunset Blvd N, Sunset Beach, NC 28468Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 50 feet
- Included with entry
- Race T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 10, 2027), 2026 (Apr 11, 2026), 2025 (Apr 12, 2025), 2024 (Apr 27, 2024), 2023 (Apr 29, 2023), 2022 (Apr 30, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Run Sunset Beach?
- Saturday, April 10, 2027, starting at 6:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $27 before processing fees, and rises to $117 on Dec 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $97, entry is about 49 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 2026, 861 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 39:50 and the winner ran 17:37.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:43, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 14 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 206 Sunset Blvd N, Sunset Beach, NC 28468.
From the organizers
THIS IS FOR 2027 REGISTRATION!
Join us for our 14th annual Run Sunset Beach of the BAM! Race Series in Sunset Beach North Carolina! BAM is short for #BigAssMedals and our finisher medals do not disappoint.
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