Welcome

The Oak Island Lighthouse Run & Walk began 13 years ago when Clarence Willie,  a Chamber Board member, avid runner and retired Army Colonel suggested the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce organize a 10k run/walk. The Chamber Board appointed Clarence Willie the Chair and with great enthusiasm the first run was held on April 10,1999.

In 2006, The Oak Island Lighthouse Race under the leadership of Chairman Seth Robbins added the first 5k.  This was a popular addition especially for those that didn't want to tackle the G.V. Barbee Oak Island Bridge. 

In 2012, the phenomenal growth of the event led organizers to rethink the logistics of a point to point run and with the addition of the 1/2 marathon it was the perfect opportunity for route changes.  Beginning in 2012, all the runs will begin and end at the N.C. Baptist Assembly @ Fort Caswell.

We strive to make this event safe, fun, and enjoyable for all fitness levels.  We hope you agree, the Oak Island Lighthouse 5k, 10k & 1/2 marathon courses showcase the best scenery on the North Carolina Coast and the East Coast.  What other course can you see salt marshes, the Atlantic Ocean, wide beautiful beaches, ruins of a historic fort, and have a Lighthouse as a cheerleader - beckoning you to the finish? We hope you will join us and have a great run on Saturday, April 21, 2012.

This event is possible with the continued support and cooperation from the Wilmington Road Runners, N.C. Baptist Assembly @ Fort Caswell, Town of Oak Island, Town of Caswell Beach, Cape Fear Regional Jetport and Art @ 211 The Ricky Evans Gallery.

Check out other running events in our immediate area N.C. 4th of July Festival's 5k Freedom Run and Bridge to Bridge Triathlon at Oak Island in June or Bald Head Island Maritime Classic 5k & 10k in November. For a regional race calender go to Wilmington Road Runners.