Core Sound Run

Event Overview

A family-friendly 10K, 5K and Fun Run on one of North Carolina's most beautiful islands -- Harkers Island. The Core Sound Run begins and ends "at the end of the road" - at the edge of Core Sound.

Event Details

• Date: April 4, 2026
• Location: 1785 Island Road, Harkers Island, NC
• URL: Core Sound Run
• Type: 10K, 5K, Fun Run

T-Shirt Information

High-quality, long sleeve t-shirts provided to each 5k and 10k participant. Register by end of day March 19th for guaranteed t-shirt size.

Prizes

Also, prizes provided per age group and overall winners of the 5k and 10k races:

• Overall grand prize: per age group is a collectible decoy
• Place prizes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes per age group
• Age groups: 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75+

Packet Pickup

Early packet pickup will be available on Thursday, April 2nd & Friday, April 3rd 10am-5pm at the Core Sound Museum Store at 806 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC.