Oak Island, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Run Oak Island". Join us for the first race of the 2026 BAM! Race Series in Oak Island North Carolina! BAM is short for #BigAssMedals and our medals do not disappoint! Oak Island is a beautiful coastal island large enough for a full marathon! We actually host 2 half marathons (East & West) that allow you to tour each end of the island (the East is competitive and the West is walker friendly). We host a flat and fast 10K and of course the 5K which are completely on the island with no elevation gain and minimal turns. Highlights include: Lighthouse, 13+ miles of beach views along the ocean (running on the road), a bridge (on the West Half & Full Marathon) and much more! President’s Day weekend is a perfect long weekend to enjoy the beach. Average temperatures are 58 High / 41 Low in February. Friday: Packet pickup is open from 12-7pm. Saturday: 7:00am - 10K, 8:30am - 5K, 9:30am - 1M, All morning until 10:30am - After Party (Beer, BBQ, Awards, Games), Packet pickup is open from 12-7pm. Sunday: 7:45am - Full Marathon & Ultra Marathon, 7:45am - East Half Marathon, 8:00am - West Half Marathon, 10:00am - After Party (Beer, BBQ, Awards, Games), 2:30pm - Cutoff and After Party Closes. Huge 3D medals and custom made tri-blend finisher shirts for all participants in the 2026 races. For all up-to-date race information including packet pickup, maps of the course, FAQ's and more, please visit the official race website. www.runsignup.com/Race/NC/OakIsland/RunOakIsland?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt

Brighton, Michigan (United States of America) - "Winter Trail Fest Half Marathon & 5 Mile - Eastside". Join Trivium for WTF Eastside! Some call it the Winter Trail Fest. Others just think, What the F?! Join us at Island Lake in Brighton, Michigan for a Half Marathon or 5 Mile run or ruck designed to embrace the messiest, most unpredictable conditions February has to offer. Snow? Ice? Slush? Perfect. You’ll earn every inch of your WTF hoodie, medal, and bragging rights. Worried about the cold? Don’t be. The late morning start gives you time to sleep in and lets the temps rise just enough before you hit the trails. This race is for those who crave a challenge. The gnarlier the conditions, the cooler the participants. WTF is all about embracing uncertainty, chasing adventure, and leaning into whatever the trail throws your way. Our ruck division is growing fast—ruckers, we see you. Then, come back in June for the Summer Trail Fest Ultra (50K), Half Marathon, or 5 Mile to complete the series and claim your connecting STFU medal. https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Brighton/WinterTrailFestEastside?aflt_token=7LipmEOzbECERDzMZ3v2Xv14ohnqORDf

Elgin, Arizona (United States of America) - "Sonoita Vineyards Wine Run 5k". Like running or walking? Love wine? This race is for you! Join us on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM for an exciting annual event at Sonoita Vineyards. The oldest commercial vineyard and winery in Arizona, Sonoita Vineyards was started in 1974 and opened in 1983, now featuring over 30 acres of vines. Thanks to the unique conditions of the Sonoita Appellation (AVA – American Viticultural Area), the winery consistently creates award-winning wines, including a Cabernet Sauvignon chosen by national wine critics to serve at a Presidential Inauguration Gala. Perched at 5,000 feet among rolling grasslands and surrounded on three sides by soaring mountain ranges, the vineyard provides a stunning backdrop. With extra swag options for wine lovers, walkers, and runners, this race promises a great time! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing, with results posted online. Registration includes a super soft ring-spun cotton t-shirt, a shatterproof, collapsible, portable wine glass, a finisher medal that doubles as a bottle stopper, a chip-timed race bib for the 5K run/walk, online results, and, of course, a pour of wine! https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Elgin/SonoitaVineyardsWineRun5k?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt

Perryville, Maryland (United States of America) - "Valentine 5K". By Blue Cheetah Sports Timing. There is no sweeter way to celebrate Valentine's Day than to run a 5K with (or without) your BAE. Saturday, February 14, 2026 9:00am start time. Perryville Community Park, 100 Marion Tapp Parkway, Perryville, MD. Only $25.00 per person and includes a race shirt and medal. Our course in Perryville Park is USATF Certified and flat 'n' fast. www.valentine5k.com

Oviedo, Florida (United States of America) - "Lakewood Center's Outrun Stigma 5k". Join us for Lakewood Center’s Outrun Stigma 5k and be part of the movement to break the stigma surrounding mental illness. This chip-timed race with age group awards offers you the chance to make a direct impact on the essential services we provide, from long-term residential care to community integration support and groundbreaking therapeutic programs. Through our comprehensive care model, Lakewood Center empowers adults living with serious mental illness to grow, thrive, and achieve greater independence. Every step you take brings us closer to a future where mental health is embraced, understood, and supported by all. Day of event schedule: 6:30 a.m. - Registration & Pre-Registration Opens, 8:00 a.m. - 5K Race Start. Tee shirts are guaranteed for all pre-registered participants. Once a shirt is sold out you will see sold out. Shirts are not guaranteed on race day. Awards will be provided to the top 3 males and top 3 females and top 3 in the following age groups: 6 & under, 7-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+. Registration fee is listed on the registration page. Packet pickup and registration will take place on race day at race site from 6:45 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. Parking is plentiful next to the race start location at the Oviedo Mall. The race starts and ends at the same location. Race will be timed and scored with a disposable chip provided, which will be attached to the back of the bib. FAQ: The 5K is 3.1 miles. The race uses an electronic timing system that records race time and place via a transponder chip that will be given out at registration. Each individual competing in the 5K is required to use the race chip. Official times will not be recorded without a chip. There will be a clock at the finish line to view your time. Official results are posted for the top runners in each category. Race staff has all results for on-site inquiries and results are posted on the race website. You cannot use your own race chip or tag; you will be provided with a custom chip. Only pre-registered runners that successfully complete the registration and payment processes are guaranteed a race t-shirt. Qualified emergency medical professionals are available to provide assistance at the start/finish lines. Dogs are allowed. Strollers are allowed; please start in the latter part of the runners. You may bring your own water, but there will be a water station on the course and at the finish. There are no refunds and entries are non-transferable. The race is a rain or shine event. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather. Umbrellas are not allowed due to safety concerns. An awards ceremony will take place after the race at the start/finish location. www.runsignup.com/Race/FL/Oviedo/LakewoodCenterSOutrunStigmaK?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt