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Scallywag foot race slated for April 27 & 28

Runners line up for the 2023 5K/10K. This year’s Runfest will be April 27 & 28. Photo: C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer

The Annual Scallywag 5K/10K/Half Marathon on Ocracoke returns to the spring timeframe and will be held Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28.

Ocracoke Island Weekend Runfest includes the “Lt. Maynard’s Challenge,” in which participants complete in either the 5K or 10K on Saturday and then the Half Marathon on Sunday.

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.

Top three male and female overall finishers and top three male and female finishers in age groups will receive awards.

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.

For details and to sign up online, visit. https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Ocra

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Proceeds of this event benefit Ocracoke Community Radio WOVV, Ocracoke School Athletic Boosters Club and Ocracoke Community Park. 

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