Event Description

WHAT
The Run for the Light is a scenic run near coastal dunes and through the maritime forest on Bald Head Island, NC. Enjoy the sweeping views while running at dusk toward the light of The Old Baldy Lighthouse.

Make your participation in this race an entire day trip your whole family can enjoy by taking part in an afternoon festival celebrating National Lighthouse Day featuring games, crafts, music, bbq, beer and more! The festival will be taking place on the lighthouse grounds, the start and finishing site for The Run for the Light. 

DISTANCES OFFERED
1 Mile - Untimed
5K - Timed
10K - Timed

WHEN
Sunday, August 8, 2021

WHERE
Bald Head Island
101 Lighthouse Wynd
Bald Head Island, NC 28461

HOW TO REGISTER
**Children 12 & Under get $10 off at checkout

Register Before the Race: Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner
Register On Race Day:  In-Person Registration is not available at The Race.  You can register online anytime before the start of the race on your own device (phone/ipad,computer), and still get your packet at the race.

GETTING TO BALD HEAD ISLAND
To get to Bald Head Island, you must travel by ferry from Deep Point Marina in Southport, NC.  The ferry runs every hour.  Upon arrival to Bald Head Island, expect a five minute was to the race start line.  You can purchase a discounted ferry ticket with your race registration, or at www.baldheadislandferry.com --- you can also book a tram ride to the start line at that website.

**IMPORTANT INFO:  The last day to purchase a discounted ferry ticket with your race registration is August 3rd.

PICKUP FOR FERRY TICKET & PACKETS
If you purchase -- Race Entry WITH Ferry Ticket
Sunday, August 8, 2021
9:00am - 10:45am  or  2:00pm - 3:45pm
Deep Point Marina
1301 Ferry Road SE
Southport, NC 28461

If you purchase -- Race Entry NO Ferry Ticket
Sunday, August 8, 2021
5:00pm - 6:15pm
At the Start/Finish Line on Bald Head Island