The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk

Event Details

• Date: September 19, 2026
• Location: 184 Milburn Sawyer Road, Powells Point, NC
• Race URL: Race Information

Race Overview

Join us for the Salt and Sound 10k, 5k and Fun-Run, at the Currituck County Rural Center on Saturday, September 19th. Experience the area's waterfowl, wetland and the neighboring horses.

This unique race will bring you along water thoroughfares, on boardwalks and straightaways to the edge of the Currituck Sound.

The courses are scenic but not the fastest because you will be on multiple surfaces.

The courses will be well marked with chip timing, water stations and restrooms.

Participation Information

• Welcome: Runners and walkers are encouraged to join!
• Strollers/Dogs: We recommend that strollers and dogs (leash required) start at the back.
• Dog Walking: If you don't have a dog and want to walk one, let us know as we have a limited number of friendly dogs onsite from the local animal shelter!
• Pancake Breakfast: Stay after the race for a pancake breakfast.

Award Categories

10k:

• Overall: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Male and Female
• Military: Overall 1st place Military Male and Female
• Age Division: Trophies to first 2 male and first 2 female finishers in each age category - 29 & under, 30-45, 46-59, 60 & up

5k:

• Overall: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Male and Female
• Age Division: Trophies to first 2 male and first 2 female finishers in each age category - 29 & under, 30-45, 46-59, 60 & up

1 Miler:

• Top Performers: Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female
• Wheelchair Division: Top Male and Top Female

Finisher Medals

All finishers in each race will receive a race medal. First 150 registrants will receive a race t-shirt.

Community Support

This race proudly supports the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, Currituck 4H, Back Packs for Kids and Kid's First.