Mosquito Run 5K
This race is hosted by the Friends of Fort Macon. Funds raised will benefit Fort Macon State Park in the preservation of a baby whale skeleton, upkeep of park trails, and other park enhancements. The 5K will be ONE lap of the Elliot Coues Trail (3.2 miles).The 10K will be TWO laps of the same trail. The start/finish line will be clearly marked to distinguish the finish line from the second lap lane.
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The course will feature a fully stocked aid station as well as snacks and drinks. If you have special nutritional needs, we recommend that you bring your own food to the event. This is a cup-free race — You must bring your own hydration devices. Also feel free to bring your own cooler (sorry folks, the park does not allow alcohol), tent, chair, canopy and/or other supplies for your own personal aid station that you can visit every Lap. Items are left at your own risk and are not monitored by park or race staff. The Fort Macon hill side will serve as staging area for runners.
Registration
Ultrasignup.com
Packet Pickup will be at the Fort Macon Visitor Center on May 7 and May 8 from 9am-5pm. Packet pick up will also be available the morning of starting at 8am. Sign up by April 5, 2026 for guaranteed race shirt.
Mosquito Run 10K
This race is hosted by the Friends of Fort Macon. Funds raised will benefit Fort Macon State Park in the preservation of a baby whale skeleton, upkeep of park trails, and other park enhancements. The 5K will be ONE lap of the Elliot Coues Trail (3.2 miles).The 10K will be TWO laps of the same trail. The start/finish line will be clearly marked to distinguish the finish line from the second lap lane.
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The course will feature a fully stocked aid station as well as snacks and drinks. If you have special nutritional needs, we recommend that you bring your own food to the event. This is a cup-free race — You must bring your own hydration devices. Also feel free to bring your own cooler (sorry folks, the park does not allow alcohol), tent, chair, canopy and/or other supplies for your own personal aid station that you can visit every Lap. Items are left at your own risk and are not monitored by park or race staff. The Fort Macon hill side will serve as staging area for runners.
Registration
Ultrasignup.com
Packet Pickup will be at the Fort Macon Visitor Center on May 7 and May 8 from 9am-5pm. Packet pick up will also be available the morning of starting at 8am. Sign up by April 5, 2026 for guaranteed race shirt.
Event's current local time: 11:49 AM ET
