

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sledgehammer Beach Run
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Experience the beauty of North Topsail Beach while testing your endurance in the Sledgehammer Beach Run—featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. This unique race takes place right on the sand, offering both breathtaking views and a rewarding challenge.

Hosted by the Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission, the event is held in memory of Dr. E.B. Sledge, a Marine and World War II veteran whose legacy continues to inspire. The mission of the Sledgehammer Beach Run is simple yet powerful: to honor the memory of Sledgehammer and all combat veterans.

Dr. Sledge, a lifelong Marine, spent his postwar years reflecting on the sacrifices and experiences of those who served alongside him. In his honor, a portion of race proceeds supports Semper Fi &amp; America’s Fund, which provides assistance to wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families.

Add this bucket-list race to your calendar and run with purpose as you honor heroes, support a worthy cause, and take on the challenge of the Sledgehammer Beach Run.
 

Course Information

Half marathon, 10k &amp; 5k course are all on the beach

**Half marathon cut off time is 4hours. Anyone left on the course after the fourth hour will be picked up by a staff member and will be disqualified for awards.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/north-topsail-beach/sledgehammer-beach-run/200029042344159
- **Event Categories**: sports, marathons, workshops, nonprofit, contests, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 193

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/NTopsailBeach/SledgehammerBeachRun?rsus=500-400-0291212c-37a7-43d3-859d-064416d54116&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=north+topsail+beach-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: North Topsail Beach
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2950 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Nc
- **lat**: 34.460822239522
- **long**: -77.484610965671
- **full address**: 2950 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Nc, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission (https://allevents.in/org/jacksonville-onslow-sports-commission/7854781)

## Event gallery

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1a7e7f720253525b5de998d41e57e37d7b06c9023a6136eae4acbc638c9f8099-rimg-w300-h300-dcbfd6d9-gmir?v=1772877940

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 2950 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Nc, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, marathons, workshops, nonprofit, contests, calendar
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Sledgehammer Beach Run ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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