Surf to Sound 5K

WHAT

• Event: The largest 5K in Topsail Beach is back! Same course, same great view.
• Participation: Whether you’re an experienced runner, an occasional jogger or simply looking for a fun walk across the Surf City Bridge, the Surf to Sound 5K is the perfect event to celebrate the landscape, businesses, and community that make up Hampstead, Topsail Island, and Surf City.
• Course: Starting in Soundside Park in Surf City, participants will head across the Surf City Bridge and down to Atkinson Point.
• Cause: Join us to help raise funds for a great cause, the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center.

DATE

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

START / FINISH LINE

• Location: Soundside Park
• Address: 517 Roland Ave, Surf City, NC 28445

DISTANCES OFFERED

• Event Type: 5K Run/Walk (this event is timed)

TO REGISTER

• Registration: Click on SIGN UP in the upper right.
• Online Registration: Open until the race starts. We strongly suggest you register online before arriving at the race.
• On-Site Registration: Available at the race by scanning a QR Code with your phone.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• Packet Pick Up: For details and schedule, click HERE.

PARKING

• Availability: Parking is available at the park and on Roland Avenue.
• Note: On-street parking is free until 9:00 AM.
• Enforcement: Surf City will issue parking tickets starting at 9:00 AM for anyone who has not paid for on-street parking.

HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE

• Mission: The mission of the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is the conservation and preservation of all species of marine turtles.
• Methods: This is accomplished through the rescue, care, and release of sick and injured sea turtles.
• Education: Public education regarding the plight of sea turtles and the threat of their extinction.
• Opportunities: Learning opportunities for students of biology, wildlife conservation, and veterinary medicine from around the world.