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.
• Route: Starting in Soundside Park in Surf City, participants will head across the Surf City Bridge and down to Atkinson Point. At the halfway point, participants will loop back toward the island and enjoy one more pass across the Surf City Bridge.
• Finish Line: Crossing the finish line in Soundside Park while taking in the Topsail Sound and views of the Atlantic Ocean for about 3.1 miles.

📅 DATE

• When: Saturday, October 25, 2025

🏁 START / FINISH LINE

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

🏃‍♀️ DISTANCES OFFERED

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

📝 TO REGISTER

• Registration: Click on SIGN UP in the upper right.
• Online Availability: Online registration is open until the race starts.
• Recommendation: We strongly suggest you register online before arriving at the race.
• On-Site Registration: Registration will be available at the race: you will be asked to scan a QR Code with your phone to register online.

📋 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• Details: For Packet Pick Up Details and Schedule of Events, click HERE.

🚗 PARKING

• Availability: Parking is available at the park and on Roland Avenue.
• On-Street Parking: Free until 9:00 AM. After that, Surf City will issue parking tickets 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, both in the water and on the beach.
• Activities: They accomplish this through the rescue, care, and release of sick and injured sea turtles, public education regarding the plight of sea turtles and the threat of their extinction, and learning opportunities for students of biology, wildlife conservation, and veterinary medicine from around the world.
• Nonprofit Organization: A nonprofit organization, they view their work as a privilege and are honored to work with these magnificent creatures.