The Omkc Non-Runners Run or Go the Extra Mile for the Military Kids
About this race
On Saturday October 17th, Operation Military Kids Club (OMKC) will be hosting it's 8th annual Non-Runners Run, while also offering the 1.5 mile option...for those who want to "Go the Xtra Mile...For the Military Kid."
For those who are 18 and older, the cost is $25 for the 1/2 mile and $35 for the 1.5 mile $15 for ages 5-17 Under 5 is FREE
This race is a half mile in distance with a donut/water stop at the half way mark. Those who sign up for the 1.5 mile will continue on until the full mile is completed. All registered participants 21 and over will receive a ticket for a free beer at the Salty Turtle at the end of the race. Root beer will be provided for those 20 and under. The course starts at 10:00am at Faith Harbor United Methodist Church (14201 NC Hwy 50 Surf City, NC 28445) and ends at The Salty Turtle (103 Triton Lane Surf City, NC 28445). All participants will receive a t-shirt if signed up 2 weeks before the event starts (by November 1st).
This race is stroller and wheelchair friendly. No dogs, with the exception of service dogs, are allowed on the race course. Awards will be given to the most patriotic attire/costumes.
All proceeds benefit Operation Military Kids Club - https://operationmilitarykidsclubs.com - OMKC is a Non-Profit 501c3 organization and the proceeds of this race go directly to support the events for connecting military children in our community. TAX ID: 822410100
Parking available at Faith Harbor and The Salty Turtle. Carpooling is highly recommended.
Pick your distance
Running
1/2 mile Walk or Run for Fun
1.5 Mile Walk: Going the Extra Mile...for the Military Kid
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Surf City, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:17 AM and sets at 6:33 PM local time (EDT) in Surf City on October 17, 2026 — 11h 16m of daylight.
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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, 9 Surf City events
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