Bald Head Island Hosts Badwater Cape Fear Ultramarathon

Bald Head Island, located off the coast of Wilmington, NC, hosted the annual Badwater Cape Fear Ultramarathon last weekend. The endurance race is considered one of the most challenging in North Carolina.

The event requires athletes to navigate a course that includes sand, trail, and maritime forest terrain across the island's coastal landscape. The Badwater Cape Fear Ultramarathon is held annually on the island.

Bald Head Island, accessible only by ferry or private boat, is a barrier island known for its natural environment, including maritime forest and undeveloped beaches.