OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location: Atlantic Beach, NC; 2303 East Fort Macon Road, 28512
Featured distance: 5K
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run a scenic 5K trail at Fort Macon with ocean views, supporting the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter's mission to protect native NC wildlife.

Scenic
For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners

Less ideal for: pure PR-chasing on a bare course

Join the OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run for a cross-country style experience with moderate elevation. This event offers stunning views of Beaufort Inlet, Bogue Sound, and the Atlantic Ocean throughout the course. Your participation directly supports the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter (OWLS), a non-profit dedicated to rehabilitating and releasing injured, sick, and orphaned native North Carolina wildlife. It is a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature while contributing to a vital cause.

What to expect

Navigate cross-country style trail surfaces with moderate elevation changes.
Enjoy continuous views of Beaufort Inlet, Bogue Sound, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Receive an OWLS short sleeve tee shirt with your registration.

Standout details

Ocean and inlet views throughout the course
Supports Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter (OWLS)
Cross-country style trail surfaces
Includes an OWLS short sleeve tee shirt

Perks & features

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The course

Trail
Flat
Timed race

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Mostly flat trail

5K distance, mostly trail, flat area, typically mild weather

Mostly trail

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Join us on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 for the OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run!

The Fort Macon trail run is cross country style surfaces with moderate elevation. Trail is both wooded and full sun with footbridge crossings and views of Beaufort Inlet, Bogue Sound and Atlantic Ocean throughout course.

Who We Are : Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter, Inc (OWLS) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) wildlife shelter where injured, sick, and orphaned native North Carolina wildlife is cared for in a professional and compassionate manner. Our mission is to rehabilitate and release the thousands of animals admitted to our clinic each year and to teach fellow North Carolinians how to responsibly and peacefully coexist with wildlife. OWLS has all state and federal permits required to legally care for wild animals.

OWLS receives no county, state or federal funding and relies on the donations from the public, corporate and foundation supporters to achieve our mission.

Education: OWLS provides valuable educational outreach to classrooms and local community events to connect people to nature and wildlife.

Rehabilitation: OWLS rescues small mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians if they are injured or orphaned and need human care. Our priority is animal welfare.

Release: Every effort is made to release animals back into their natural habitat once they have been rescued and rehabilitated.

Registration Fees:

$35 - includes an OWLS short sleeve tee shirt.

**Pre Sign in and T shirt Pick up will be Friday the 10th, 5:00 to 7:00 at OWLS, 100 Wildlife Way Newport.

Course:

The Fort Macon trail run is cross country style surfaces both wooded and full sun with moderate elevation, footbridge crossings and views of Beaufort Inlet, Bogue Sound and Atlantic Ocean throughout course.

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