In 38 days · Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Where
Soundside Park, Surf City NC
Distance
5K
Typical weather
57–72°F · low rain risk
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2025
50–68°F
dry
2024
60–79°F
dry
2023
50–72°F
dry
2022
54–73°F
dry
2021
59–74°F
dry
2020
64–76°F
dry
2019
57–71°F
dry
2018
52–65°F
dry
2017
64–75°F
rain
2016
57–73°F
dry
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About this race
WHAT
- Event: The largest 5K in Topsail Beach is back! Same course, same great view.
- Participants: Whether you’re an experienced runner, an occasional jogger or simply looking for a fun walk across the Surf City Bridge.
- 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 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
- City: Surf City, NC 28445
DISTANCES OFFERED
- Event: 5K Run/Walk (this event is timed)
TO REGISTER
- Sign Up: Click on SIGN UP in the upper right
- Online Registration: Open until the race starts.
- Suggestion: We strongly suggest you register online before arriving at the race.
- On-Site Registration: Available at the race, scanning of a QR Code is required to register online.
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.
- Tickets: 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 conservation and preservation of all species of marine turtles, both in the water and on the beach.
- Activities: Rescue, care, and release of sick and injured sea turtles, public education, and learning opportunities.
- Organization: A nonprofit organization dedicated to working with marine turtles.
- Privilege: We view our work as a privilege and are honored to work with these magnificent creatures.
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Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Oct 23 – 25, 2026.
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