Outdoor events near Jacksonville, North Carolina
23 outdoor events are on within 25 miles of Jacksonville over the next three months: 12 races, 2 group outings and classes, and 9 ranger-led or guided programs. 2 are this weekend. A typical October day in Jacksonville reaches about 75°F and drops to 55°F, with rain or snow about 1 day in 3 (NOAA 30-year average).
- 23 upcoming
- 2 this weekend
- October: 17
- November: 4
- December: 2
- 5KHalloween Hustle 5KSat, Oct 10 · 8:00 AMRichlands · 14 mi from Jacksonville
- Ranger programKayak 101Sun, Oct 11 · 8:30 AMHammocks Beach State Park · 15 mi from Jacksonville
- Ranger programBird CruiseMon, Oct 12 · 11:00 AM · +1 more dateHammocks Beach State Park · 15 mi from Jacksonville
- Ranger programEco CruiseWed, Oct 14 · 11:00 AM · +1 more dateHammocks Beach State Park · 15 mi from Jacksonville
- 5KMiles for Mammos 5K Run/WalkSat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMJacksonville · 4.3 mi from Jacksonville
- RaceThe OMKC Non-Runners Run or Go the Extra Mile for the Military KidsSat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMSurf City · 22 mi from Jacksonville
- Ranger programAquatic LifeMon, Oct 19 · 3:00 PMHammocks Beach State Park · 15 mi from Jacksonville
- Walk or hikeHistory HikeTue, Oct 20 · 3:00 PMHammocks Beach State Park · 15 mi from Jacksonville
- Ranger programReading with a RangerFri, Oct 23 · 10:00 AMHammocks Beach State Park · 15 mi from Jacksonville
- Walk or hikeNocturnal HikeFri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PMHammocks Beach State Park · 15 mi from Jacksonville
- 5KSurf to Sound 5KSat, Oct 24 · All daySoundside Park, Surf City · 16 mi from Jacksonville
- half marathon · marathon · 5KEmerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5KSat, Oct 24 · 7:00 AMEmerald Isle · 21 mi from Jacksonville
- Ranger programTrunk or TreatSun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PMHammocks Beach State Park · 15 mi from Jacksonville
- Ranger programLet's Get BattyTue, Oct 27 · 6:00 PMHammocks Beach State Park · 15 mi from Jacksonville
- 5KHallow-Run: Escape the Horde 5KFri, Oct 30 · 8:30 AMCamp Lejeune · 3.2 mi from Jacksonville
- Ranger programA Colonial Apparition on the Cape Fear River CruiseFri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PMWilmington Water Tours LLC · 16 mi from Jacksonville
- Ranger programBark Ranger HikeSat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AMHammocks Beach State Park · 15 mi from Jacksonville
- RaceThe Fuzzy Peach Trail RunSat, Nov 7 · 8:30 AMHines Farm & Stables, Jacksonville · 4.0 mi from Jacksonville
- 5KMerry Fitness 5kSun, Nov 22 · 5:00 PMJacksonville · 7.5 mi from Jacksonville
- RaceOnslow Community Outreach-Moore Buick GMC Turkey Trot 2026Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMJacksonville · 4.3 mi from Jacksonville
- RaceCape Carteret Turkey TrotThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMCape Carteret · 19 mi from Jacksonville
- 5KWhite Elephant 5k FUN RUN presented by Moore Buick GMCSat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AMJacksonville · 3.8 mi from Jacksonville
- 5KReindeer Stampede 5k/Fun RunSat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AMRichlands · 14 mi from Jacksonville
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Schedules come from park agencies, race sites and organizers' own calendars, checked daily. Events can change, so check the event page before you go. Typical weather is the NOAA 1991–2020 average.
