Sledgehammer Beach Run
- Date Sat 25th January 2025
- Location N Topsail Beach, North Carolina
- Price $27.50 - $59.30
- Races 6 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Sledgehammer Beach Run, taking place on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the stunning North Topsail Beach in Onslow County. This exciting event invites runners of all levels to enjoy a picturesque day on the beach, with race distances including a challenging Half Marathon, a spirited 10K, and a fun 5K. As participants run along the sandy shores, they'll honor the legacy of Dr. E. B. Sledge, a dedicated Marine and esteemed professor whose contributions to history and education continue to inspire.
Join fellow enthusiasts in a celebration of camaraderie and fitness, complete with refreshing free beer from Salty Turtle Beer Company for Half Marathon and 10K runners, along with a delightful hot cocoa bar presented by Onslow County Tourism. Don’t forget to register by January 16th to secure your long sleeve t-shirt! Whether you’re racing for personal achievement or to pay tribute to our combat veterans, the Sledgehammer Beach Run promises a day filled with motivation, remembrance, and community spirit. Mark your calendars for this extraordinary event and get ready to run!
Join fellow enthusiasts in a celebration of camaraderie and fitness, complete with refreshing free beer from Salty Turtle Beer Company for Half Marathon and 10K runners, along with a delightful hot cocoa bar presented by Onslow County Tourism. Don’t forget to register by January 16th to secure your long sleeve t-shirt! Whether you’re racing for personal achievement or to pay tribute to our combat veterans, the Sledgehammer Beach Run promises a day filled with motivation, remembrance, and community spirit. Mark your calendars for this extraordinary event and get ready to run!
Organiser's Description
Take in the views and explore North Topsail Beach while _running on the beach_ in either our Half Marathon, 10k or 5k.
Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission is proud to present the "Sledgehammer Race Series" in memory of Dr. E. B. Sledge. The mission statement of the "Sledgehammer Race Series" is: To Honor the memory of Sledgehammer and All Combat Veterans." Sledge was a lifelong Marine who spent the remainder of his post war years coming to terms with what he and his fellow combatants experienced during World War II.
E. B. "Sledgehammer" Sledge chose to volunteer for the U. S. Marine Corps in 1942. He was assigned to K company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Division (K/3/5) where he reached the rank of Corporal in the Pacific Theater. Sledgehammer was a 60mm mortarman at Peleliu and Okinawa where he served with Corporal R. V. Burgin and PFC. Merriell "Snafu" Shelton. Sledgehammer also served as a rifleman and stretcher bearer when fighting was too close for effective mortar use.
Sledge would go on to earn a doctorate in biology and was a beloved professor at the University of Montevallo. In 1981, Sledge published his memoir, With the Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa, which centered on his combat experiences during the Pacific Campaign. His book was used as a reference for Ken Burns' PBS documentary, "The War" and Tom Hanks and Stephen Speilbergs' HBO miniseries "The Pacific" starring Joseph Mazzello as Sledge.
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.
_ENJOY FREE BEER FROM SALTY TURTLE BEER COMPANY (HALF MARATHON & 10K RUNNERS ONLY) AND A HOT COCOA BAR PRESENTED BY ONSLOW COUNTY TOURISM!_
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 THE SHIRT OPTION by JANUARY 16TH to guarantee your long sleeve t-shirt!
HOTEL DISCOUNTS
AVAILABLE UNDER OUR VISITOR INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/SledgehammerBeachRun/Page-13] TAB
THIS EVENT IS OWNED & OPERATED BY THE JACKSONVILLE-ONSLOW SPORTS COMMISSION. LEARN MORE ABOUT US AT WWW.PLAYJOSC.COM
Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission is proud to present the "Sledgehammer Race Series" in memory of Dr. E. B. Sledge. The mission statement of the "Sledgehammer Race Series" is: To Honor the memory of Sledgehammer and All Combat Veterans." Sledge was a lifelong Marine who spent the remainder of his post war years coming to terms with what he and his fellow combatants experienced during World War II.
E. B. "Sledgehammer" Sledge chose to volunteer for the U. S. Marine Corps in 1942. He was assigned to K company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Division (K/3/5) where he reached the rank of Corporal in the Pacific Theater. Sledgehammer was a 60mm mortarman at Peleliu and Okinawa where he served with Corporal R. V. Burgin and PFC. Merriell "Snafu" Shelton. Sledgehammer also served as a rifleman and stretcher bearer when fighting was too close for effective mortar use.
Sledge would go on to earn a doctorate in biology and was a beloved professor at the University of Montevallo. In 1981, Sledge published his memoir, With the Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa, which centered on his combat experiences during the Pacific Campaign. His book was used as a reference for Ken Burns' PBS documentary, "The War" and Tom Hanks and Stephen Speilbergs' HBO miniseries "The Pacific" starring Joseph Mazzello as Sledge.
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.
_ENJOY FREE BEER FROM SALTY TURTLE BEER COMPANY (HALF MARATHON & 10K RUNNERS ONLY) AND A HOT COCOA BAR PRESENTED BY ONSLOW COUNTY TOURISM!_
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 THE SHIRT OPTION by JANUARY 16TH to guarantee your long sleeve t-shirt!
HOTEL DISCOUNTS
AVAILABLE UNDER OUR VISITOR INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/SledgehammerBeachRun/Page-13] TAB
THIS EVENT IS OWNED & OPERATED BY THE JACKSONVILLE-ONSLOW SPORTS COMMISSION. LEARN MORE ABOUT US AT WWW.PLAYJOSC.COM
Races
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Sledgehammer Half Marathon Beach Run
Incl. $4.30 Fee
Sat 25th January 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$59.30
New this year! The entire course will be on the beach.Cutoff time of 4hours. Registration comes with finisher medal (only those that finish the race), drawstring bag, exclusive restaurant discounts, bib with chiming chip and access to finish line refreshments. -
Sledgehammer 10k Beach Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 25th January 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$43.40
Registration comes with finisher medal (only those that finish the race), drawstring bag, exclusive restaurant discounts, bib with chiming chip and access to finish line refreshments. -
Sledgehammer 5k Beach Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 25th January 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$32.80
Registration comes with finisher medal (only those that finish the race), drawstring bag, exclusive restaurant discounts, bib with chiming chip and access to finish line refreshments. -
Sledgehammer Half Marathon Virtual Race
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
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Sledgehammer 10k Virtual Race
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
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Sledgehammer 5k Virtual Race
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
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