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11th Annual Scallywag 5K/10K & 7th Annual Blackbeard’s Half Marathon
April 23, 2022 @ 8:00 am EDT
Saturday, April 23rd and Sunday, April 24th 2022
Are you bursting with energy?
The Lt. Maynard’s Challenge is just the thing for you! Lt. Maynard’s Challenge participants will complete either the Scallywag 5K or 10K on Saturday, April 23rd and then the Blackbeard’s Half Marathon on Sunday, April 24th, 2022.
All Lt. Maynard’s Challenge finishers will receive a unique finisher item to recognize their special achievement. Complete this challenge to receive bragging rights thus far only enjoyed by Lt. Maynard himself. Can you slay Blackbeard?
Participants wishing to participate in Lt. Maynard’s Challenge need to select that option during half marathon registration AND sign up for either the 5K or 10K.
This event is a benefit for Ocracoke Community Radio WOVV, Ocracoke School Athletic Boosters Club, and Ocracoke Community Park. Your support of this event will help to fund these community services which provide a great benefit to our island.
Packet Pickup – 1718 Brewery:
Friday, April 22nd, 5-7 PM
Saturday, April 23rd, 6:30-7:30 AM (5K/10K)
Saturday, April 23rd, 5-7 PM (Half Marathon)
No Same Day Packet Pick-up for the Half Marathon!!!
Fees:
5K/10K
March 16th – April 21st – $45 (ages 17& under – $25)
Race Weekend – $50 (ages 17 & under – $25)
Half Marathon
March 16th – April 21st – $75
Race Weekend – $80
Runners in the 5K, 10K and Half Marathon receive a high quality, quick dry t-shirt, along with tote bag courtesy of Soundfeet Shoes. Sizes only guaranteed if registered before April 1st.
Lt. Maynard’s Challenge
Lt. Maynard’s Challenge participants will complete either the Scallywag 5K or 10K on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 and then the Blackbeard’s Half Marathon on Sunday, April 24th, 2022. Participants must register for BOTH the half marathon AND either the 5K or 10K AND add the Lt. Maynard’s Add On to your registration.
All Lt. Maynard’s Challenge finishers will receive a unique finisher item to recognize their special achievement. Complete this challenge to receive bragging rights thus far only enjoyed by Lt. Maynard himself. Can you slay Blackbeard?
NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS
Start Times (5K/10K):
Registration/ check in for 5K/10K: 6:30- 7:30 am
5K/10K race starts promptly at 8:00 am
Water and fruit will be provided courtesy of Food Lion after the 5K/10K race.
Start Times (Half Marathon):
Registration/check in: 6:30 am (no same day packet pick up)
Race starts promptly at 7:00 am. Race timing will be cut of at 11:00 am.
Water and fruit will be provided courtesy of Food Lion after the half marathon. Water stations and port-a-john’s will be provided along the course.
Awards (5K/10K):
10:00 am – 1718 Brewery
Top 3 male & female overall finishers and top 3 male and female finishers in age groups will receive awards. 1st place male and female overall finisher in 5K & 10K will each receive a $100 gift certificate from Soundfeet Shoes.
Age Groups (5K): 10 & under, 11-13, 14-20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
Age Groups (10K): 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
ALL 5K/10K FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL.
Awards (Half Marathon):
11:00 am – 1718 Brewery
Top 3 male & female overall finishers and top 3 male and female finishers in age groups will receive awards. 1st place male and female overall finisher will each receive a $100 gift certificate from Soundfeet Shoes.
Age Groups (half marathon): 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over.
ALL HALF MARATHON FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL.
Post Run Party:
Post-run party at 1718 Brewery on Saturday 11:00 am- 12:30 pm, Sunday 11:00- 1:30 pm. Beer by 1718 Brewing. 21 or older for beer, ID’s will be checked and all beer drinkers will be wrist banded.
Come to our beautiful island, the land of Blackbeard. Discover what makes Ocracoke a special place.
Both Saturday and Sunday runs will be open to walkers and running strollers. Strollers must start behind runners and walkers. NO pets allowed other than service dogs. NO bikes or skateboards allowed.