Surf City Fitness Race to the Coast 5K

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
• Time: 8:30 AM
• Location: 517 Roland Ave, Surf City, NC
• Hosted by: Surf City Fitness

Beneficiary

• Support: Surf City Ocean Rescue

Registration Includes

• Race Shirt: All participants will receive a race shirt.
• Post-Race Party: Featuring food trucks, music, and a vendor fair.
• Flowers for Mom: Presented by Surf City Florist.
• Awards: For age group and overall winners.

Schedule

• Friday, May 8: Packet Pick Up - 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM at Surf City Fitness (2770 NC HWY 210 E suite 104, Hampstead, NC 28443)
• Saturday, May 9: Race Day Packet Pick Up - 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM at Soundside Park
• Race Start: Saturday, May 9 at 8:30 AM

Wave Starts

• Wave 1: In it to Win it Pace! (8:30 AM) - Under 30 minutes
• Wave 2: Feel Good Pace (8:32 AM) - 30–45 minutes
• Wave 3: Scenic Pace (8:34 AM) - 45–60 minutes
• Wave 4: Walk & Talk Crew (8:36 AM) - 60+ minutes

Additional Information

• Wave Selection: To help alleviate congestion on the bridge, this year’s race will start in waves. During registration, you’ll be asked to select your wave group. Race bibs will be color-coded based on your wave start time.

More Information

• Registration Link: Surf City Fitness Race to the Coast 5K