Santa Beach Walk/Run at Atlantic Beach, N.C.
About this race
Grab your Santa hat and hit the beach for the Carteret Partnership for Children’s Third Annual Santa Beach Walk/Run 5k! The Santa Beach Run is a great way to celebrate the holiday season and support one of Carteret County’s favorite charities.
- EARLY BIRD SPECIAL TO SIGN UP BEFORE NOVEMBER1ST!
*** New location: Ft. Macon Park! The starting line will begin at the Ft. Macon Park-1st Entrance. You will dash on the iconic scenic beach while raising money to help children in our local community.
There is also a Reindeer Fun Run, a 50-yard walk/run. It is free to 12-year-olds and under. Please sign a waiver for each child.
Bring your friendly furry friends!
The race package includes a Santa hat, beard, race T-shirt, and medal! Wear your favorite Christmas outfit or red shorts and a red shirt!
The top male and female 5K race winners, along with the best costume, will be awarded a trophy!
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3rd Annual Santa Beach Walk/Run
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL WHEN YOU SIGN UP BEFORE NOVEMBER 1ST.
Kids fun run at Santa Beach Walk
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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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