Avon Running & Fitness Events - 2026 Schedule

Avon Running & Fitness Events - 2026 Schedule
This Week
Friday, July 3rd
Avon

The Barrier Island Group’s annual “4 on the 4th” race is returning to Avon this summer for another festive celebration of community spirit, island pride, and Independence Day fun on Hatteras Island. Scheduled for Friday, July 3, the popular event invites locals and visitors alike to lace up their running shoes for a scenic four-mile run or walk through the Kinnakeet Shores neighborhood, along with a special 1,776-foot dash designed just for kids.

Week of July 6, 2026 - July 12, 2026
Friday, July 10th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, July 17th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, July 24th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, July 31st 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, August 7th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, August 14th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Avon

Run Hatteras Summer 5k/1 Mile Race Series 2026 AVON, NC. 8 AM Friday Mornings Summer 2026 in Kinnakeet Shores. New this year: Join us for a shorter distance on the out and back 1 Mile course

Week of July 13, 2026 - July 19, 2026
Friday, July 17th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, July 10th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, July 24th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, July 31st 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, August 7th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, August 14th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Avon

Run Hatteras Summer 5k/1 Mile Race Series 2026 AVON, NC. 8 AM Friday Mornings Summer 2026 in Kinnakeet Shores. New this year: Join us for a shorter distance on the out and back 1 Mile course

Week of July 20, 2026 - July 26, 2026
Friday, July 24th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, July 10th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, July 17th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, July 31st 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, August 7th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, August 14th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Avon

Run Hatteras Summer 5k/1 Mile Race Series 2026 AVON, NC. 8 AM Friday Mornings Summer 2026 in Kinnakeet Shores. New this year: Join us for a shorter distance on the out and back 1 Mile course

Week of July 27, 2026 - August 2, 2026
Friday, July 31st 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, July 10th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, July 17th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, July 24th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, August 7th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, August 14th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Avon

Run Hatteras Summer 5k/1 Mile Race Series 2026 AVON, NC. 8 AM Friday Mornings Summer 2026 in Kinnakeet Shores. New this year: Join us for a shorter distance on the out and back 1 Mile course

Week of August 3, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Friday, August 7th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, July 10th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, July 17th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, July 24th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, July 31st 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, August 14th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Avon

Run Hatteras Summer 5k/1 Mile Race Series 2026 AVON, NC. 8 AM Friday Mornings Summer 2026 in Kinnakeet Shores. New this year: Join us for a shorter distance on the out and back 1 Mile course

Week of August 10, 2026 - August 16, 2026
Friday, August 14th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, July 10th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, July 17th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, July 24th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, July 31st 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, August 7th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Avon

Run Hatteras Summer 5k/1 Mile Race Series 2026 AVON, NC. 8 AM Friday Mornings Summer 2026 in Kinnakeet Shores. New this year: Join us for a shorter distance on the out and back 1 Mile course

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The Freedom 5k
Jul 3

July 3, 2026

Join us Friday, July 3rd, 2026 for the SUN Realty Freedom 5k/1 Mile - 7:30 AM and Little Sparkler 1/4 Mile Fun Run - 8:10 AM!

Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Cape Winds

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Hatteras Island Estates - CAPE WINDS will thrill guests of all ages with pools for both adults and little ones, a toasty hot tub, gas and charcoal grilles, Tiki bar and ample outdoor furnishings set in a cavernous and...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

THE TREEHOUSE

Nestled among oak trees at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this cozy oceanside beach house will deliver the vacation of your dreams. This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath beach house sits up high on an elevated lot just steps from the Atlantic Ocean. The serenity...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
7/19 - 7/26
$2,598  $3,118
$520 off
8/2 - 8/9
$2,821  $3,118
$297 off
8/16 - 8/23
$2,112  $2,394
$282 off
8/23 - 8/30
$1,959  $2,213
$254 off
8/30 - 9/6
$1,755  $1,952
$197 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,691  $1,822
$131 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,442  $1,521
$79 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,399  $1,521
$122 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,411  $1,521
$110 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,411  $1,521
$110 off
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

Broja Capri 83-K

This breezy vacation home has everything that a family (or two!) would need to get the very most of Corolla with all it has to offer. In the Ocean Sands community and in great proximity to the beautiful northern beaches, this cottage is ideal for...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

The Lazy Whale

OCEANFRONT Salvo — Ocean St. — With a sandy beach and 180-degree vistas to greet you from multiple decks, it’s painless to lean into a languid lifestyle at THE LAZY WHALE. This four-bedroom/two- and one-half-bath home has everything you need...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Twiddy Wedding Homes

Celebrate your love in a place you love! Twiddy & Company has a wide variety of wedding homes located throughout the Outer Banks. Find the perfect special event home for your Outer Banks wedding, whether you're planning an intimate elopement or...

Mango Manor

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomSavor a Friday check-in with little to no traffic on your arrival day! Mango Manor is a great spot for your family vacation, located just a short walk to the beach and offers all the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
9/5 - 9/12
$2,641  $3,135
$494 off
9/14 - 9/21
$2,099  $2,457
$358 off
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

White Porpoise

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.‘White Porpoise’ is the spot for your family beach vacation offering a private pool with FREE solar pool heat, elevator, ocean view, and more...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

Casa Spiaggia

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Just like an Italian cruise, “Casa Spiaggia” helps you get away from it all! From the private pool to the quiet Kitty Hawk beaches, you can loosen...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12