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Badwater Cape Fear

📅 March 20, 2027📍 Bald Head Island · United States

Available distances

51 mi31 mi

About

Badwater Cape Fear is run on Bald Head Island, North Carolina, on March 20, 2027, with two ultra distances starting together at 7:45 AM: 51 miles and 50K (31 miles). The course mixes maritime forest trails with long stretches of running on remote beaches and car-free roads, and the conditions are demanding.

Beach running is the detail that changes your preparation. Soft sand and a cambered shoreline load the ankles and hips in ways road miles do not, so include some sand or uneven-surface running in the months beforehand and expect your pace to drift well off what you hold on trails. Organized by Badwater, the event has a different character from the series' West Coast races. Note that entry fees are non-refundable and the route may change.

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