Run Oak Island 2023 Virtual Full Marathon
Saturday, 18 February 2023· 08:00· Oak Island, NC, 28465, US
About this race
Run Oak Island - February 18, 2023
Join us for our 10th anniversary of the BAM Race Series in Oak Island North Carolina! BAM is short for #BigAssMedals and our 10th-anniversary finisher medals do not disappoint.
Oak Island is a beautiful coastal island large enough for a FULL MARATHON! We actually host 2 half marathons (East & West) that allow you to tour each end of the island. Highlights include: Lighthouse, 13+ miles of beach views along the ocean (running on the road), a bridge (on the West Half & Full Marathon) and much more! President’s Day weekend is a perfect long weekend to enjoy the beach. Average temperatures are 58 High /41 Low in February.
Start Times:
6:45AM - Full Marathon
6:45AM - East Half Marathon
7:00AM - West Half Marathon
7:30AM - 5K
8:30 - 1 Mile
Finisher Swag:
The unique 2022 medal design highlights the beach life! Massive 9" Surfboards for the full marathon, 8" surf boards for the East & West Half Marathons, 4" Flip Flop medals for the 5K and a cute surfboard medal for the 1 mile "Turtle Trot". You will also receive a participant T-shirt featuring the 2023 race designs at your packet pickup! You will certainly want to run the whole series to collect them all.
*Please note: You are registering for a "race experience" medals and t-shirts are for finishers only.
For all up-to-date race information including packet pickup, maps of the course, FAQ's and more, please visit the official race website: https://coastalraceproductions.com/race/run-oak-island-2023/
What to expect
Written from race data**Run Oak Island 2023 Virtual Full Marathon: A Coastal Challenge from Afar** The Run Oak Island 2023 Virtual Full Marathon, scheduled for February 18th, 2023, offers runners the opportunity to tackle the full 26.2-mile distance on their own terms, while still connecting with the spirit of the Oak Island, NC event. While this is a virtual event, participants are encouraged to complete their marathon in or around the scenic Oak Island area, leveraging the official GPS coordinates and route suggestions provided by the organizers. This event is part of a larger race series, implying a structured and well-supported experience even in its virtual format. Participants in the virtual marathon should anticipate a self-directed experience focused on personal achievement. While the specific terrain of Oak Island is known for its flat, paved surfaces along the coastline and through charming beach towns, virtual participants can aim to replicate similar conditions or choose their preferred running environment. The typical weather in Oak Island in February is generally mild, with average temperatures ranging from the low 40s to the low 60s Fahrenheit, often accompanied by coastal breezes. Key features of this event include the flexibility of a virtual format combined with the aspirational connection to a specific, picturesque coastal location.
The course
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Weather on the day
Sat, 18 Feb 2023Clear
6.7°C
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