Run The Fort 2026 — Atlantic Beach, NC

Please join us for the 5th annual Run the Fort Race! Participants may run or walk, with Run the East providing timing support for those interested in a timed competition. Run the Fort is an annual race at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach that supports the Boys and Girls Club of the Coastal Plain. The BGCCP is currently in a capital campaign for a new club building in Beaufort, and they need our help now more than ever. The Boys and Girls Club provides a safe place for kids to go after school and during the summer, offering them tutoring, hot meals, and a sense of community. Registration Fees: $30 – Until September 30, 2026 $40 – From October 1st-October 31st, 2026 $45 - November 1st - Race Day $25 - 18 years old and under, all dates All registered participants will receive a Run the Fort T-shirt, with sizes guaranteed until November 1st . Course Description: The Fort Macon trail is a multi-terrain trail that overlooks the ocean and takes you through the one-of-a-kind environment of the Crystal Coast. The terrain includes sand, boardwalk and dirt with dunes and hills through maritime forests. Although this trail is somewhat challenging to run due to the changing terrain and hills, it makes it all the more rewarding when you cross the finish line.