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Core Sound Run

Saturday April 4, 2026 Harkers Island, NC 28531 US Directions

Events

10K

Price: $30
Date Range: 04/04
Time: 9:00AM EDT
Price increases after March 2, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

5K

Price: $30
Date Range: 04/04
Time: 9:00AM EDT
Price increases after March 2, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

1-Mile Fun Run/Walk(Untimed)

Price: $10
Date Range: 04/04
Time: 9:00AM EDT
Price increases after March 2, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Virtual Run

Price: $35
Registration ends April 11, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Place

1785 Island Road
Harkers Island, NC US 28531

Description

A family-friendly 10K, 5K and Fun Run on one of North Carolina's most beautiful islands -- Harkers Island. The Core Sound Run begins and ends "at the end of the road" - at the edge of Core Sound.

High-quality, long sleeve t-shirts provided to each 5k and 10k participant. Register by end of day March 19th for guaranteed t-shirt size.

Also, prizes provided per age group and overall winners of the 5k and 10k races:

Overall grand prize per age group is a collectible decoy
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes per age group.
Age groups: 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75+ 

Packet Pickup: Early packet pickup will be available on Thursday, April 2nd & Friday, April 3rd 10am-5pm at the Core Sound Museum Store at 806 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC.

Run for Free!

Want to run the race for free? Then, check out our referral rewards program.

Here's how it works: When you sign up, you'll receive a unique referral link. Just share that with your friends.. When 3 of them have signed up using your code, you will automatically receive a $15 refund. Then, for each additional 3 people who sign up using your link, you'll receive another $15 back (up to the amount of your registration, $30 maximum).

 

Event Timed by Run The East, LLC

 


This event is timed by Run the East! With professional race timing services and a focus on delivering accurate results, 
we’re here to make your race day seamless and enjoyable. Learn more at runtheeast.com.

 

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