Emerald Isle Bike Poker Run
- May 18th – Beach Bike Poker Run – -16th Annual Beach Bike Poker Run – The day of the event, registration begins at 12 noon at the Emerald Club, 8102 Emerald Drive. The ride begins at 2 PM. Visit 7 local establishments and draw a card for a winning poker hand and cash prizes!
- 16th Annual Beach Bike Poker Run. Public Hosted by Emerald Isle Parrot Head Club. Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT. 8102 Emerald Dr.
- Emerald Isle Bike Poker Run 2019
- Emerald Isle Bike Poker Run 2020
- Emerald Isle Bike Poker Run Schedule
From the Race Director - Sept 03, 2020
Affectionately called “The Big One,” the Emerald Coast Poker Run has been held along the beautiful waters in and around Destin, Florida for over 25 years. Boat Week events start with a bang Wednesday night, and continue to “The Big One” Poker Run party Saturday night. It is truly a week of excitement, boating, fun, and helping kids.
Dear athletes,
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 7th Annual Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K is officially canceled.
Originally slated for March 2020, the race was postponed until October 31, 2020 due to complications caused by COVID-19. To protect all race participants, volunteers, spectators and the Emerald Isle community, the Emerald Isle Marathon committee has made the difficult decision to forego the rescheduled race in its entirety.
“As we approach autumn, it is clear that COVID-19 continues to impact all aspects of our lives,” stated Candace Dooley, Emerald Isle Race Director. “Our goal was to hold a wonderful race in late October. Yet, we cannot place our competitors or community at risk.”
We understand that this announcement is challenging, so we will offer the following options:
- Automatic deferment to March 27, 2021
- Full refund
Current registrations will automatically be deferred to March 27, 2021. If you prefer a full race refund, please email . Due to a high volume of email traffic, please allow 7-10 days for a response.
You have trained hard, made travel arrangements, dreamt of the finish line and put blood, sweat and tears into your preparation for race day. Your hard work and dedication are admirable. Don’t slow down. Keep pushing ahead.
Please join us March 2021 and make your dream a reality!
Happy Running,
Candace Dooley, Race Director
About the Marathon
Welcome to the official website for the Emerald Isle Marathon. Registration is now open!
Answers to common questions about the event can be
Early Bird Packet pick up: Emerald Isle Board meeting room from 4-7pm on March 25
Packet Pick up and Expo: Emerald Isle Gym from 3-9pm on March 27.
There are plenty of ways to see the beautiful sights in Emerald Isle. Hopefully, it's not just a drive-by in your car as you arrive at your Emerald Isle vacation rental. The island and the town itself deserve more attention than that!
This 13-mile stretch of the most westernmost portion of Bogue Banks, a barrier island paradise, is well worth exploring. Emerald Island offers abundant coastal scenery in a variety of forms from sand and sea to lush greenery here in the Southern Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Here are our favorite ways to see the town and its surroundings by land. Maybe we'll do a follow-up to this post with the best ways to see Emerald Isle by sea and by air, too? Stay tuned!
Run It
A run on the beach is like nothing else! Crashing waves, salty sea air and coastal breezes surround you as your feet pound the sand. You can't beat the views, that's for sure. Whether you run on our beautiful stretch of beach, on the streets in town, or on our local hiking trails, you're sure to find the scenery to be captivating. Your options are limitless when it comes to running on our island; it's really a matter of preference.
If you'd like to see some local favorite running routes on Emerald Isle, follow the link. Map My Run gives you running routes, distances, elevations and descriptions so you'll have a good idea of what to expect before you go.
If you're more of a trail runner, Emerald Isle and the surrounding Crystal Coast area offer some amazing options. Check out our previous Sun-Surf Realty blog post on The 8 Best Hiking Trails on the Crystal Coast to learn more about them.
For the more competitive runners, the Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K is right up your alley. It happens each April and offers flat and fast courses in the perfect setting while benefiting two great causes. More than 1500 runners registered last year, so it keeps getting bigger and better every time. Enjoy the island beauty as you achieve your running goals on an early spring morning in Emerald Isle at the race. The 2016 Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K happens Saturday, April 9 with proceeds benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Emerald Isle Bike Path. Click here to learn more about the Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K and how to register.
Walk It
Walking through Emerald Isle is also a wonderful way to see the town, spend time on the beach, and enjoy the breathtaking coastal sunrises and sunsets. Again, your walking options are limitless here. The above-mentioned Crystal Coast hiking trails are also great places to walk, as well as run or bike. You can check out the local favorite walking routes in Emerald Isle or create your own. Step out of your Emerald Isle vacation rental and start walking to see where you end up! The next day, choose the opposite direction and have another new adventure.
The Emerald Isle Community Center offers a Spring Walking Club every Friday morning at 9a.m. from April 1 through May 20. Meet up with local friends and neighbors in Emerald Isle for a sociable and healthy walk. The route is different each and every week and covers about 2-3 miles, beginning and ending at the Emerald Isle Community Center. It's free and open to everyone of every age. (Anyone under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guarding, though.) What a great way to start the day! No excuses!
Bike It
Cycling along the Crystal Coast is an awesome way to see the natural beauty while getting some good old-fashioned fresh air and exercise. The Emerald Path is approximately 11 miles of biking bliss that runs from the Indian Beach town limits all the way to The Point at Bogue Inlet. The path winds through grassy areas along Coast Guard Road to LoonDrive, snakes through wooded areas from Loon Drive to the WelcomeCenter, meanders through the downtown district and passes the MunicipalComplex at Black Skimmer Drive and ends at the eastern town limits. Thebike path provides an alternative means of transportation to keydestinations in Emerald Isle, as well as providing an additional recreationalopportunity in town. It's not restricted to only bikes but also open to joggers, walkers and in-line skaters. There aren't any motorized vehicles allowed on the path, so it's perfect for all of the above-mentioned.
Read everything you need to know about the Emerald Isle Bike Path here and be sure to give it a try next time you're in town. It even made our top 10 list of reasons why Emerald Isle is the perfect family-friendly spring break spot. Peddle it for yourself!
Think about joining in on the annual Bike the Banks event in Emerald Isle held each May. The event features three rides of varying length, all beginning atthe Emerald Isle Community Center. Cyclists can choose from the 10-mile Fun Run along thebicycle and pedestrian path in Emerald Isle; the Fort Macon 50-miler aroundtrip ride to Fort Macon along Highway 58; or the Crystal CoastCentury, a 100-mile roundtrip to Cape Lookout. You can register for the 2016 Bike the Banks event here, which is slated for Saturday, May 7.
As you can see, whether you run it, walk it, or bike it—Emerald Isle gives you plenty of exciting and healthful opportunities to see the town, its beaches and the surrounding areas. Take full advantage next time you're here!