12th Annual Steve Haydu St. Patrick's Day Lo Tide Run

Mark Your Calendars for the 12th Annual Steve Haydu St. Patrick’s Lo Tide Run to be held Saturday, March 12th, 2016 in Carolina Beach!

This fun and inspiring 5K and 10K race brings the community together for a great cause - helping New Hanover County residents who are battling cancer. Through an all volunteer board, generous donations and special fundraising events like this, the Lo Tide Run organization can provide financial assistance to cancer warriors in our area.

If you'd like to participate in the run, you can click here to register early before March 1st. If you want to mail in a registration form, do so quickly, as forms must be received by March 1st!

You can still register at Omega Sports on Oleander Drive Friday, March 11th from 12-6pm during early packet pick-up and on Race Day at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk from 7am-7:45am.

For more race details and the schedule of events click here.

Race into Spring on Pleasure Island!

Cold weather got you down? Have you already fallen behind on those New Year’s goals to get in shape? With Pleasure Island’s breathtaking coastal backdrop, brisk, sunny days and several noteworthy sporting events on the horizon, it’s time to borrow Nike’s catch phrase and "Just Do It." So, whether you’ll need track shoes, Polar Tech clothing, a wetsuit, paddle or iPod, gather your gear and get ready! Best of all, these activities will get you through those dark winter days and in perfect shape for summer! Here’s what you have to look forward to:


12th Annual Polar Plunge - Saturday, February 13th
Make like a polar bear and take a refreshing wintertime dip in the invigorating waters of the mighty Atlantic! A number of other activities will be on tap to coincide with this frosty fun including live music, a silent auction and the always popular costume contest. With the plunge set for 3:00 in the afternoon, there are also two excellent warm up activities: a 5K and 1-Mile Walk, both at 1:30 pm. The Carolina Beach Boardwalk will serve as the official event hub. Of course, you will be “Freezin for a Reason," as all proceeds benefit New Hanover County Special Olympics. For all of the details including registration information, please use this link: http://www.plungenhc.com/Polar-Plunge/polar-plunge.html

10th Annual Steve Haydu Lo-Tide Run - Saturday, March 15th

Lace up those sneakers and head to your favorite running spot on Pleasure Island, whether that's the beach, the trails in the State Park, or the streets of your neighborhood...it's time to get training for the Lo-Tide Run!

This event is a local favorite, and one that draws participants from near and far, to join the sea of people running for a great cause on the streets and sand of Carolina Beach. Proceeds go to help people in the area who are battling cancer are in financial need.

Everyone from serious runners to casual joggers to walkers and even mosey-ers is right at home in the Lo Tide Run.

The Details:

Saturday, March 15, 2014

100 Cape Fear Blvd (Gazebo at the Boardwalk) in Carolina Beach, NC

Race Day Schedule

7:00 AM - Registration

(Beat the rush and pre-register and pick up your race packet early on Friday, March 14th from 11 am - 7 pm at Omega Sports in Hanover Center. 3501 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC.)

8:00 AM - Start of 10K Run

8:30 AM - Start of 5K Run

10:45 (Approx) - Awards Ceremony

Entry Fees

10k Run or 5K Run/Walk: $30 by 03/01

10K Run or 5K Run/Walk: $35 after 03/01

Day of Race: $40

$5 discount for students and military

Lo Tide t-shirt guaranteed to only pre-registrants

Head to http://lotiderun.org/ to register today!

Healthy Living on Pleasure Island

Pleasure Island, NC may be known for those world famous donuts, but don't let that fool you - this beautiful island is the perfect place to maintain a healthy lifestyle!

Eat Right

The towns Carolina Beach, NC & Kure Beach, NC offer many places to fuel a healthy diet, whether you prefer to cook it yourself or eat out. All of the markets and grocery stores on the island have lots of good for you options, but health conscious shoppers might also want to check out:

•  The Carolina Beach Farmers Market held each Saturday during the summer at the Carolina Beach Lake from 8 am - 1 pm.
• The Open Air Market at Kure Beach Ocean Front Park held Tuesday mornings from 8 am - 1 pm
• Island Wellness Market at 1140 N Lake Park Blvd, Suite G in Carolina Beach
• The Veggie Wagon at 608 S Lake Park Blvd in Carolina Beach

The options are just as varied when it comes to Pleasure Island Restaurants offering healthy selections. Steamed seafood is a great choice for many diets, and fresh fish and shellfish from the waters just off the island is plentiful. Find a wide variety at the Shuckin' Shack, Michael's Seafood, Nikki's Sushi, the Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar, or Surf House.

Stay Active

The gorgeous NC beaches offer plenty of ways to stay fit - whether you prefer to swim, surf, stand up paddleboard, kayak, or kite surf. Even a walk or jog along the water's edge is a great way to get moving. When you venture off the sand the options continue...

Runners love Pleasure Island for the scenery and variety - run on the road, beach, or on trails in the Carolina Beach state park (which are also great for hiking). The popular Lo Tide Run brings thousands of runners to the island, everyone from beginners to elite runners, each year for this wildly popular event held in March. In addition to the Lo Tide several other races are held on Pleasure Island each year ranging from 1 mile fun runs to triathlons.

Other popular activities include biking (either for exercise or just as a way to get from place to place,) yoga, tennis, basketball, beach volleyball, skateboarding, soccer, frisbee golf, baseball & softball, and much more! And of course, once you've worked up a sweat at your favorite sport that's just the excuse you need to go grab one of those mouth watering donuts!

To learn more about how you can live a healthy lifestyle on Pleasure Island, whether you're a local or vacationing here, check out http://www.pleasureislandnc.org/

Lo Tide Run - March 16, 2013

Time to start training for the 9th Annual Steve Haydu St. Patrick's Lo Tide Run! This beloved Pleasure Island tradition that fills the island roads with runners is right around the corner. Held on March 16th, 2013, in past years this run has raised more than $53,000 which benefits local individuals and families in financial need due to battles with cancer.

The run starts on the beach and then winds through Carolina Beach before ending at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk for a super fun after party! Choose from a 10K run, 5K run, or 5K Walk/Shuffle.

Looking for some great places to run to get ready for the race? Try the roads or trails in Carolina Beach State Park, the paved path around the Carolina Beach Lake, on the quiet roads through residential neighborhoods on the island, or of course on the beach!

8th Annual Steve Haydu St. Patrick’s Day LoTideRun - March 17, 2012

Photo from LoTideRun.org

The 8th Annual Steve Haydu St. Patrick’s Day LoTideRun will be held Saturday, March 17, 2012 beginning at 8:45 am in Carolina Beach, NC. The proceeds will be given to one or more cancer patients and families. This is the 8th year of the race to benefit local recipients who are fighting cancer and have no insurance. We have grown from 157 runners in 2005 to nearly 1400 runners in 2009. Our race had become a favorite of serious runners as well as those just out to have a good time and support a great cause. This is a wonderful opportunity to show your support for our community.

The 8th Annual Steve Haydu St. Patrick’s Lo Tide Run has added a new element to its already great tradition of a great time for a great cause – an After Party Event for the whole family. This year there will be arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, and alcohol at the Carolina Beach Gazebo area from 8am-7pm. Edge Entertainment’s DJ Mike Worley will be playing your favorite music from 8am until 12:30pm. At 1pm the event is turned into a ticketed event featuring a mixture of live music from some great local musicians, a family fun Zone operated by Island Drop-n-Play with activities supplied by the Boardwalk Makeover, and lots of surprises.

The Live Music line-up has a mixture of Irish bands and music that will get you dancing and in the festive St.
Patty’s Day mood. The Malones and the Blarney Broughs will fill you with Irish pride by playing their versions of Irish classics, and maybe some of their own Irish jigs. Root Soul Project and Mark Roberts and the Breeze will play a wide assortment of cover tunes from your favorite artists from yesterday and today.

This is an event that you don’t want to miss. Race registrants can purchase discounted After Party Event tickets at www.lotiderun.org for $7 each (with no limit on quantity) when they register for the race. If you are not planning on racing you can purchase tickets for the After Party Event and still help out a great cause and have a great time by going to www.lotide.eventbrite.com for $10 each, and $5 for children under 12. $3 Domestic 16oz cans & Draught beer and $3 6oz wine. There are a limited number of tickets available and tickets will be $15 at the door, so get them quick and help to support a great cause & have a great time.

More information at www.lotiderun.org or by calling 330-417-0144.

7th Annual Steve Haydu St. Patrick’s Day LoTideRun

The 7th Annual Steve Haydu St. Patrick’s Day LoTideRun will be held Saturday, March 19, 2011 beginning at 9:00 am in Carolina Beach, NC. The proceeds will be given to one or more cancer patients and families. This is the 7th year of the race to benefit local recipients who are fighting cancer and have no insurance. The run has grown from 157 runners in 2005 to nearly 1400 runners in 2009. It has become a favorite of serious runners as well as those just out to have a good time and support a great cause. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to show your support for our community.

Call 330-417-0144 or visit www.lotiderun.org for more details.