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Eco-Marsh Challenge

Sat September 19, 2026
Powells Point, NC 27966 US Directions

Events

Cattail 10k

Price: $35
Time: 8:30AM EDT 10:30AM EDT
Price increases after July 9, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Boardwalk Breeze 5k

Price: $25
Time: 8:45AM EDT 10:30AM EDT
Price increases after July 9, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Frog Hop 1 Miler

Price: $15
Time: 9:30AM EDT 10:30AM EDT
Price increases after July 9, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Place

184 Milburn Sawyer Road
Powells Point, NC US 27966

Description

Whether you are a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to experience the scenic sound and wetlands of the North Carolina coast, this event has you covered.   Several courses to choose from including a 1 miler, 5k and 10k.

Runners and walkers' welcome!  We recommend that strollers and dogs (leash required) start at the back.   If you don't have a pup and want to walk one, let us know as we have a limited number of friendly dogs onsite from the local animal shelter!

These challenging courses are very unique; maps are soon to come!  The 10K and 5k go around several waterways offering a glimpse into the ecosystem of the Outer Banks.

Award Categories/Divisions: 

Cattail 10k: 

Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Male and Female

Age Division -- Trophies to first 2 male and first 2 female finishers in each age category - 29 & under, 30-45, 46-59, 60 &up

 

Boardwalk Breeze 5k:

Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Male and Female

Age Division -- Trophies to first 2 male and first 2 female finishers in each age category - 29 & under, 30-45, 46-59, 60 &up

 

Frog-Hop 1 mile Taxi-Trot: Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female

Wheelchair Division:  Top Male and Top Female.  

 

**All finishers in each race will receive a race medal.    First 150 registrants will receive a race t-shirt. Vendors will be onsite and breakfast will be available for small purchase.

 

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Flight Deck 5k Course Map

2025 Flight Deck 5k Course!  Course has changed quite a bit from last year.  It no longer goes around the runway.  There is a new taxiway that will be utilized for a portion of the race.  The course is still challenging but a lot more scenery.  

 

Raffle Prizes

Registrants over the age of 18 are automatically entered into a raffle for multiple prizes.  

SANDERLING RESORT -- 2 Night Stay + Breakfast

EAGLE CREEK GOLF COURSE:  4 Rounds of Golf

H2OBX WATERPARK -- Two 2026 Day Park Tickets

ACE HARDWARE -- Bird Feeder

$50 Walmart Gift Card

Frog Island Seafood -- 4 $25.00 Gift Card

The Pointe Golf Course -- 4 person Green's Pass

Flippers -- $20.00 Gift Card

$25 PetSmart

Kitty Hawk Kites - 4 Hang-Gliding Lessons

 

Tarmac10k Course Map

Some changes from last year.  The course no longer goes around the runway.  However, still a trail course.  There is a new taxiway that will be used.  It is still under constructions.  Photos are on the event page on Facebook.  They will be updated as the taxiway goes through the phases of construction.  The course will still go out on county property and around the lake.

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

PDF

1 Mile Taxi Trot!

Same down and back as last year.  All ages welcome!  Run it / walk it / bring a dog or walk one of ours!

 

 

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