Accept the challenge! The 16th running of the “Killer Dunes” will take place on July 4, 2024! Join Friends of Jockey’s Ridge and Outer Banks Sporting Events for this unique race.


Celebrate Independence Day by supporting an OBX treasure! Outer Banks Sporting Events invites you to run/walk/overcome 2 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.

Register at www.obxse.com. Sponsorship opportunities available at: friendsofjockeysridge.org/kdsponsors

“What an awesome time! I’ve been wanting to run this ridiculous race since I heard about it. I had no idea what to expect, but it was an absolute blast and supporting such a gem of a park was an easy extra bonus! There were some competitive runners mixed in with a bunch of people out there just having fun kicking off their July 4th celebration! I convinced my brother to run it with me and he doesn’t even do that sort of thing, but he’ll be back for sure. He literally brought the kids (3&5yrs) out there the next day joking about training for the family fun event. Heck they may not even finish but it’s not really the point (it isn’t super difficult/just a lot slower than your average trot!) – They’ll have a sweet race medal/awesome memories/guaranteed hilarity! We’ll see y’all again in July!” ~ Ryan Hudgins

Help Jockey’s Ridge! Join the Friends of Jockey’s Ridge to help support, protect and preserve the dunes and to keep up to date on park events. North Carolina residents can even sign up for a Jockey’s Ridge License plate here: https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/licenseplate/