The 16 Hour Lock-In

Welcome to the second running of The 16 Hour Lock-in at the Carolina Beach State Park! Located just outside of Wilmington, North Carolina, participants will have 16 hours to complete a 4.5-mile loop as many times as they want. This is a no DNF race, allowing athletes of different abilities and paces to compete in the same event, whether their goal is to complete a single lap or many laps.

Race Information

Carolina Beach State Park is a coastal maritime forest with spectacular views along the Cape Fear River. Trails are groomed, wide and relatively flat. The 4.5-mile course has two hills with approximately 100 feet of climb per loop. The course includes dirt, sand, pine straw, roots and a small section of road. Each loop takes you through the start/finish area where you can access your personal gear, bathrooms, and our fully stocked aid station.

Camping and Set Up

Although camping is not required, if you plan to stay past 7pm you will need to purchase a camping spot with us, reserve a spot at Carolina Beach State Park, or you will need to have someone pick you up outside the gates. Please read through and decide if you want to camp with us or reserve your own site.

Race Start Location

Race takes place within the Carolina Beach State Park, 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC 28428. Race Start / Finish Area is at the Group Campsites, accessed by foot via the Fly Trap Trail. Instructions for unloading and parking will be emailed to participants prior to the race.

Schedule of Events

Friday November 15 4:30-6:30 pm Early Packet Pick Up and Early Set Up at Group Campsites. Saturday November 16 7 am Gates Open, 7am-8:30am Race Participant Check In / Drop Off & Set Up, 9 am Race Start. Sunday November 17th 1 am 16 Hours / Race Finish / Awards, 9 am Clean Up, Noon Flaming Amy’s in Carolina Beach for a post-race meet up!