Badwater Cape Fear 101
- Trail Run
- 83 km
- 50 km
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Location: Bald Head Island, NC 28461 US
AdventureCORPS®, the organizers of the Badwater® races, are hosting the second edition of the Cape Fear Marathon & Half Marathon on Bald Head Island, North Carolina. The event offers 26.2-mile and 13.1-mile race options, taking place on car-free roads and a stretch of beach around Cape Fear.
The start line is at Old Baldy Lighthouse, and aid stations are strategically placed along the route, including one at the Bald Head Island Conservancy. The race is "cupless," requiring participants to carry their own hydration.
Schedule Highlights:
Swag includes: Cape Fear Marathon & Half bib, Custom Road ID, BibFasteners, tri-blend t-shirt, hat, buff, Badwater Race Cup, sunglasses, and chip clip. A free burger party is also included for competitors.
Awards: Finishers receive a medal. Winners of the half- and full-marathon receive complimentary shoes from Mount to Coast.
Support: Aid stations provide water, Tailwind Endurance Fuel, Hyk Energy packets, Hammer Gel, electrolyte capsules, snacks, Coke, Ginger Ale, chips, pretzels, trail mix, bananas, oranges, pickles, pickle juice, sunblock, and hand sanitizer. Participants must carry their own water bottle/hydration pack.
Policies: Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. No refunds or credits will be given in case of event cancellation due to force majeure.
Race Contact Info: Available via a "Questions?" button on the website.
See below for all available coupons and save on your next registrations.
| Cape Fear Marathon / Half Marathon Early Bird | $169.00 | View |
| Cape Fear Marathon / Half Marathon Price Increase 1 | $179.00 | View |
| Cape Fear Marathon / Half Marathon Price Increase 2 | $199.00 | View |
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