Ocean Fest 5K Beach Run
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Surf City, North Carolina
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Ocean Fest 5K Beach Run on Saturday, May 2, 2026! Set against the stunning backdrop of Surf City, Pender, this exhilarating event invites you to run or walk along the beautiful sandy shores of North Carolina while supporting vital initiatives to protect our oceans. Participants can choose to take part in a 5K run or walk, all while enjoying the invigorating ocean breeze and the sound of waves crashing nearby.
But the excitement doesn't stop there! Ocean Fest is a vibrant two-day celebration filled with live music, arts, and eco-friendly activities. After the race, stick around to experience a lively festival atmosphere featuring top regional and national bands, a beer garden, and a dedicated kids zone, all happening until 10 PM in downtown Surf City. Join the movement to celebrate and protect Mother Ocean while having an unforgettable day by the beach! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to combine fitness and fun for a great cause!
But the excitement doesn't stop there! Ocean Fest is a vibrant two-day celebration filled with live music, arts, and eco-friendly activities. After the race, stick around to experience a lively festival atmosphere featuring top regional and national bands, a beer garden, and a dedicated kids zone, all happening until 10 PM in downtown Surf City. Join the movement to celebrate and protect Mother Ocean while having an unforgettable day by the beach! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to combine fitness and fun for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
WHAT
Ocean Fest 5K Beach Run
ABOUT
_The ocean has given us so much, and we've decided it's high time to return the favor!
_
Support Mother Ocean and nonprofits that protect her by running/walking in the Ocean Fest 5K on the beautiful sands of Surf City, NC. Enjoy running on the beach while knowing that you are supporting efforts to keep our oceans clean and healthy...then stick around to soak in a full day of fun. Ocean Fest is a free, two-day beachside eco/surf/art/music festival with a beer garden, kids zone, and top regional and national bands playing in downtown Surf City until 10 pm.
Note: This run takes place entirely on the sand/beach.
DISTANCES OFFERED
5K Run or Walk - This is manually timed.
WHEN
Saturday, May 2, 2026
START/FINISH LINE
100 North Shore Drive, Beachside
Surf City, NC 28445
HOW TO REGISTER
REGISTER BEFORE THE RACE: Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner. Online registration closes 30 minutes before the race starts.
REGISTER AT PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP OR ON RACE DAY: To register at packet pickup or race morning onsite, you must be able to register online from your phone.
PARKING
Paid parking throughout the town of Surf City.
Check out www.theoceanfest.org [http://www.theoceanfest.org] website for shuttle bus information.
SCHEDULE
For a full schedule of events, check the Ocean Fest website [https://theoceanfest.org]
ABOUT OCEAN FEST
The mission of Ocean Fest, Inc. is to celebrate and protect Mother Ocean while supporting other likeminded nonprofit organizations.
Ocean Fest is a two-day live music, arts, surf, eco festival to benefit the ocean. The organization also works throughout the year to mobilize its coastal community to better protect Mother Ocean through beach/coast cleanups, pop-up events, and the ongoing work with Topsail Island Eco Friendly establishments.
Ocean Fest 5K Beach Run
ABOUT
_The ocean has given us so much, and we've decided it's high time to return the favor!
_
Support Mother Ocean and nonprofits that protect her by running/walking in the Ocean Fest 5K on the beautiful sands of Surf City, NC. Enjoy running on the beach while knowing that you are supporting efforts to keep our oceans clean and healthy...then stick around to soak in a full day of fun. Ocean Fest is a free, two-day beachside eco/surf/art/music festival with a beer garden, kids zone, and top regional and national bands playing in downtown Surf City until 10 pm.
Note: This run takes place entirely on the sand/beach.
DISTANCES OFFERED
5K Run or Walk - This is manually timed.
WHEN
Saturday, May 2, 2026
START/FINISH LINE
100 North Shore Drive, Beachside
Surf City, NC 28445
HOW TO REGISTER
REGISTER BEFORE THE RACE: Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner. Online registration closes 30 minutes before the race starts.
REGISTER AT PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP OR ON RACE DAY: To register at packet pickup or race morning onsite, you must be able to register online from your phone.
PARKING
Paid parking throughout the town of Surf City.
Check out www.theoceanfest.org [http://www.theoceanfest.org] website for shuttle bus information.
SCHEDULE
For a full schedule of events, check the Ocean Fest website [https://theoceanfest.org]
ABOUT OCEAN FEST
The mission of Ocean Fest, Inc. is to celebrate and protect Mother Ocean while supporting other likeminded nonprofit organizations.
Ocean Fest is a two-day live music, arts, surf, eco festival to benefit the ocean. The organization also works throughout the year to mobilize its coastal community to better protect Mother Ocean through beach/coast cleanups, pop-up events, and the ongoing work with Topsail Island Eco Friendly establishments.
Races
-
5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
Participants can run or walk the 5K. The event is manually timed. The course is on the sand (shoes are optional).
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
100 N Shore Drive (Beachside), Surf City, 28445, NC, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
Ocean Fest 5K Beach Run
