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Old Baldy Run for the Light

A dusk race on a car-free island reached only by ferry, run on National Lighthouse Day toward North Carolina's oldest standing lighthouse.

Novelty course · Bald Head Island, NC

Old Baldy Run for the Light is a fun run on a one-of-a-kind course in Bald Head Island, North Carolina, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completed

When: Last held Fri, Aug 7, 2026; next date TBA
Start 18:00
On or near National Lighthouse Day (Aug 7)
Where: Old Baldy Lighthouse
101 Lighthouse Wynd
Bald Head Island, NC · Brunswick
Directions
Entry: $55
Register
Organized by: Old Baldy Foundation

What to expect

2026 Season completed

Date TBA

The 10K, 5K and 1-mile start in the early evening on Bald Head Island and benefit the Old Baldy Foundation. Registration includes a beer ticket.

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.