2025 Killer Dunes 2-Mile Run

July 4, 2025, 8 a.m.

Finish off your Independence Day weekend by supporting an OBX treasure! Outer Banks Sporting Events invites you to run/walk/overcome two miles on Jockey's Ridge, the tallest natural sand dune system in the eastern US! Attracting runners looking for a "unique" challenge (and drawing a very competitive field), we also welcome people to walk the course (not just a "walk in the park" though)! Proceeds benefit Friends of Jockey's Ridge, a local non-profit dedicated to supporting, preserving and enhancing Jockey's Ridge State Park.

Color Fun Run to Celebrate 50 Years of JRSP

July 4, 2025, 8:15 a.m.

Join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of our beloved Jockey's Ridge State Park! We're hosting a special event this year alongside the Killer Dunes 2-miler — a 1-mile COLOR Fun Run! 

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10% Off for Active US Military and Veterans


General Info

When: Friday, July 4th, 8 a.m. & 8:15 a.m.
What: 2-mile run dune run & 1-mile fun run
Where: Jockey's Ridge State Park
Who: All ages (2-miler is ages 12+)

Please Note: On-site parking is limited, so please carpool as much as possible on race morning.


Packet Pick-Up

Thursday, July 3rd, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 
Friday, July 4th, 6 a.m. - 7 a.m.
Jockey's Ridge State Park

Pickup on Thursday for some really nice swag from Friends of Jockeys Ridge!

Last minute packet pick-up will close firmly at 7 a.m. on Friday Morning.


Course Info

The Killer Dunes 2-miler will be professionally timed by Precision Racing.

A water station will be near the mid-point of the course. Dare County EMS will be on-call.

While the exact course varies slightly from year to year based on vegetation changes, etc, markings and guides will be visible throughout.

Please Note: Strollers and pets not allowed.


Awards

Awards will go to 2-miler participants in the following categories:

  • Top 3 Males Overall
  • Top 3 Females Overall
  • Top 3 in Each Age Group

Post-Race Party

All-American fare will be available after the race for registered participants only. Food, beer and fun!


Volunteer Opportunities

We're always looking for volunteers! Please email debbie@obxse.org if you are interested in helping with the race.


Sponsors

We're always in need of sponsors. Become one! Email Debbie at debbie@obxse.org or call (252) 599-6997.

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