Owls Fort Macon 5K Trail Run
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Owls Fort Macon 5K Trail Run

Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, United States View on map
Apr 17, 2027 (America/New_York local time)
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About this race

Join the OWLS Wildlife Center on Saturday, April 17th, 2027 for the OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run!

COURSE:
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:
OWLS Wildlife Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of injured, sick, and orphaned native North Carolina wildlife. Our mission is to rehabilitate and release wildlife while educating the community about the importance of conservation.

REHABILITATE:
We aim to lead in the rescue, rehabilitation, and successful release of wildlife back into their natural habitats.


CONSERVATION:
We strive for a future where natural habitats flourish through dedicated efforts in conservation, protection, and environmental stewardship.


EDUCATION:
We’re dedicated to promoting the ethical treatment of wildlife and inspiring conservation through community engagement, education, and a commitment to biodiversity and sustainability.

REGISTRATION FEES:

$40 - includes an OWLS short sleeve tee shirt.

Register by Tuesday April 6th to guarantee your race shirt.

**Pre Sign in and T shirt Pick up will be Friday the 16th, 5:00 to 7:00 at OWLS, 100 Wildlife Way Newport.

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OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run

Register by March 31st to guarantee your race shirt.

Apr 17, 2027 5K 9:00 AM
$40.00
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Typical race-day weather

Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Atlantic Beach, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 14.9° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 23.3°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 14.9° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 23.3°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
17.9
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.6mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
80.3%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on April 17, 2027 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on April 17, 2027 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
13h 07m

The sun rises at 6:32 AM and sets at 7:40 PM local time (EDT) in Atlantic Beach on April 17, 2027 — 13h 07m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Atlantic Beach events

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