Sports & Outdoors in Carolina Beach and Kure Beach
Races, tournaments, fishing events and outdoor activities in Carolina Beach and Kure Beach.
Weekly
Thursday Night Football Watch Party and Prime Rib After 4:00 PM
Beach Yoga (Registration Required)
Stoked Sunday Tailgate Party (16 Sundays From Oct 18)
Tuesday Dubs League
Turtle Talk (2027 Summer Series)
Neighbor Night (2027 Summer Series)
$5 Nacho Day and Thursday Night Football
Full Body Strength & Balance Group Fitness (KB Fitness)
Zumba (Community Center)
Gentle Yoga Flow (Ocean Front Park)
Vinyasa Yoga (Community Center)
Hatha Yoga (Community Center)
Reggae Flow Yoga (Ocean Front Park Stage)
Dog Disc League (Port City K9 Toss & Fetch)
Zumba (Ocean Front Park, Thursdays Through Dec 17)
Vinyasa Flow Yoga (Community Center, Saturdays)
October 2026
Reeling With the Reef (Veterans Memorial Reef Fishing Trip)
This inaugural fishing trip for up to 45 anglers supports veterans' artificial reefs.
Carolina Beach State Park Bird Hike
A park ranger leads this bird hike. Meet at the Marina.
Halloween Golf Cart Extravaganza (7th Annual)
This Island Men fundraiser parade benefits local charities. Participation is free, and donations are accepted.
King of the Island Disc Golf Tournament (Rescheduled)
The Pleasure Island Disc Golf Club tournament was rescheduled due to weather. The course is closed to non-participants from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Paddle ILM's Witches & Warlocks Paddle
Paddleboarders, kayakers and canoers dress as witches and warlocks for a self-supported group paddle suitable for all skill levels.Paddleboarders, kayakers and canoers dress as witches and warlocks for a self-supported group paddle suitable for all skill levels. Costumes are encouraged, and participants bring their own paddle-powered boat, a life jacket and a whistle. A post-paddle reception follows at Stoked Restaurant.
Red Bull Foam Wreckers (Carolina Beach)
Surfers of all skill levels ride outrageous, creative foam boards in this Red Bull surf competition on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk.Surfers of all skill levels ride outrageous, creative foam boards in this Red Bull surf competition on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Check-in is at 9:30 AM, prelims start at 10:30 AM, and finals are at 4:05 PM. An after party follows at 5 PM at Silver Dollar.
Stoked Ty Cobb King Mackerel Tournament
Yoga on Kure Beach
All-levels beach yoga meets Saturdays through Nov 14. Advance registration is required.
Halloween F45 Workout (F45 Training Monkey Junction)
F45 Training Monkey Junction hosts a costume-friendly Halloween group workout. Registration is through Eventbrite.
Nollie's StreetStyle Jam IV
Skate jam with a lineup of Cardiel, Coldêth, Don Schluger, Xile, Gin Lizard, Shred Crust and Gulp at Nollie's Taco Joint, 3 Pelican Ln.Skate jam with a lineup of Cardiel, Coldêth, Don Schluger, Xile, Gin Lizard, Shred Crust and Gulp at Nollie's Taco Joint, 3 Pelican Ln. A Halloween contest and vendor tents are mentioned in a separate venue post (about Oct 13) that is probably the same event; unconfirmed.
November 2026
Carolina Beach State Park Run With a Ranger
A park ranger leads this run. Meet at the Visitor's Center.
9th Annual Neon Bike Ride Fundraiser for Ocean Cure
The fundraiser for Ocean Cure offers food and music at the lake from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, followed by a neon bike ride departing at 6:00 PM sharp.The fundraiser for Ocean Cure offers food and music at the lake from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, followed by a neon bike ride departing at 6:00 PM sharp. Golf carts may join at the back of the line. Participants should wear neon and proper safety equipment. Proceeds support Ocean Cure's 2027 season. Hosts: Carolina Beach Bar Club, Ocean Cure, and What's Happening Carolina Beach.
Kure Beach Yoga for Better Sleep Workshop
This all-levels yoga workshop requires preregistration through Tula. Participants bring a mat.
Carolina Beach State Park Bird Hike
A park ranger leads this bird hike. Meet at the Marina.
December 2026
Paddle ILM's Holiday Paddle
Guided paddle from the public dinghy dock on Sandpiper Lane, hosted by Paddle ILM.
January 2027
Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon & 5K
The trail half marathon starts at 8:00 AM and the 5K at 8:30 AM. Packet pickup opens at 6:30 AM.
Paddle ILM's New Year Party Animals Paddle
Guided paddle from the public dinghy dock on Sandpiper Lane, hosted by Paddle ILM.
February 2027
Special Olympics New Hanover County Polar Plunge & 5K
The day includes a 1-mile fun run and walk at 1:00 PM, a 5K at 1:30 PM, and the plunge from the beach north of the pier at 3:05 PM, plus vendors and…The day includes a 1-mile fun run and walk at 1:00 PM, a 5K at 1:30 PM, and the plunge from the beach north of the pier at 3:05 PM, plus vendors and food trucks. The event benefits Special Olympics New Hanover County.
March 2027
Steve Haydu St. Patrick's Lo Tide Run
The timed 10K starts at 8:00 AM, and the timed or untimed 5K for runners and walkers starts at 8:15 AM. The 2027 race marks the event's 23rd year.
April 2027
Pleasure Island Team Surf Fishing Challenge
Teams of up to four anglers fish Pleasure Island beaches Apr 16-18. Weigh-in runs Sunday, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, followed by awards.
Race for the Planet 5K
An in-person 5K and 1-mile fun run take place near Fort Fisher, and a virtual 5K is also offered. Registration opens Nov 1, 2026.