Sat February 4, 2023 N Topsail Beach, NC 28460 US Directions

Description

Take in the views and explore North Topsail Beach while running on the beach in either our Half Marathon, 10k or 5k. 

Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission is proud to present the "Sledgehammer Race Series" in memory of Dr. E. B. Sledge.  The mission statement of the "Sledgehammer Race Series" is: To Honor the memory of Sledgehammer and All Combat Veterans."  Sledge was a lifelong Marine who spent the remainder of his post war years coming to terms with what he and his fellow combatants experienced during World War II. 

E. B. "Sledgehammer" Sledge chose to volunteer for the U. S.  Marine Corps in 1942.  He was assigned to K company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Division (K/3/5) where he reached the rank of Corporal in the Pacific Theater. Sledgehammer was a 60mm mortarman at Peleliu and Okinawa where he served with Corporal R. V. Burgin and PFC. Merriell "Snafu" Shelton.  Sledgehammer also served as a rifleman and stretcher bearer when fighting was too close for effective mortar use.
  
Sledge would go on to earn a doctorate in biology and was a beloved professor at the University of Montevallo.  In 1981, Sledge published his memoir, With the Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa, which centered on his combat experiences during the Pacific Campaign.  His book was used as a reference for Ken Burns' PBS documentary, "The War" and Tom Hanks and Stephen Speilbergs' HBO miniseries "The Pacific" starring Joseph Mazzello as Sledge.
 

*New this year*
FREE Beer for Half Marathon & 10k runners from Salty Turtle Beer Company

Course Information

Half marathon course is 10.5 miles of beach and 2.6 miles on the road. 

10k & 5k course are all on the beach

 

T-shirts

In order to keep the cost of races low for runners we have created the option to purchase a shirt instead of just including one in the registration. Register and select the shirt option by January 26th to guarantee your long sleeve t-shirt! 
 

Hotel Discounts

Quality Inn

1565 Highway 210, Sneads Ferry, NC, US

Call for special discount! 910-327-8282
$89 plus tax for king 

$99 plus tax for two queen

Hampton Inn & Suites Sneads Ferry

$99 plus tax for king or two queen

Hotel Discount Link

Place

2950 Island Drive
N Topsail Beach, NC US 28460

Sponsors

Packet Pick Up

Packet Pick Up Options
Packet Pickup- February 3rd, 2023

Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Location: 
Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission
1099 Gum Branch Rd. - Jacksonville
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Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm
Quality Inn
1565 Highway 210, Sneads Ferry, NC, US

We will randomly pick a name out of those that pick up their packets on Friday and they will receive a $25 Yo Bre'z gift card. 

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Race Day Packet Pickup
Beach Access #2  (start/finish area)
6:45am-8:00am

 

Finisher Medals

Additional Course Information

Race Causes

Race Series Sponsors

 

Thank you to our JOSC Race Series Sponsors

 

Special Thanks!

 

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.playjosc.com.

About Us

Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission

JOSC owns and operates multiple events that have a direct impact on sports tourism for Onslow County.  We also strive to produce funds to contribute to the promotion of other events happening within the county. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to foster economic impact and quality of life through sports in Jacksonville and Onslow County. 

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