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Cape Fear Marathon & Half
Cape Fear Marathon & Half is a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Bald Head Island, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, October 18, 2026.
- Race day
- October 18, 2026
- Location
- Bald Head Island, NC
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Location
- Bald Head Island, North Carolina
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- badwater.com
About the Cape Fear Marathon & Half
AdventureCORPS® – the organizers of the iconic worldwide series of Badwater® ultramarathon races – are pleased to host the Cape Fear Marathon & Half Marathon - presented by Mount to Coast - on Bald Head Island, North Carolina. This is the home of fabled and legendary Cape Fear, and the home to our annual Badwater Cape Fear ultramarathon which is now in its 14th year. This third edition of the Cape Fear Marathon & Half will take place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, with a 1000am start time. With 2…
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Cape Fear Marathon & Half: common questions
- When is the Cape Fear Marathon & Half?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, October 18, 2026.
- Where is the Cape Fear Marathon & Half held?
- In Bald Head Island, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Cape Fear Marathon & Half offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How do I register for the Cape Fear Marathon & Half?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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