Jockey’s Ridge State Park

Come spread the holiday cheer with Kitty Hawk Kites and a kite light show on Jockey’s Ridge! It's FREE and open to the public.

Be sure to make it out on Saturday, November 29th from 4 – 7 PM for a light display like no other. Kites with Lights, at Jockey’s Ridge State Park, features large 19-to-30-foot kites decked out in the spirit of the holiday season!

At 5 PM, enjoy the lighting of the Jockey’s Ridge State Park Solar Christmas tree out on the dunes directly across from Jockey’s Ridge Crossing.  Warm beverages are available across the street at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing. All donations benefit the Friends of Jockey’s Ridge.

The Another Round 25K is an endurance running event hosted by Outer Banks Sporting Events, scheduled for October 18, 2025, at Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head. Participants are challenged to run one 5K loop every hour, for a total of five loops (25K total) between 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Runners can compete individually or form two-person teams (alternating loops), and must complete each 5K within a 55-minute cutoff to continue. The course includes a mix of terrain with a small dune crossing and loop start/finish. All loops are chip timed, and awards are based on cumulative time. Participants receive a shirt, a finisher medal, snacks, and drinks. A portion of the race proceeds benefits Friends of Jockey’s Ridge to support dune preservation.