LOGGERHEAD LIFTOFF BEACH RUN

🏃‍♂️ Loggerhead Liftoff Beach Run

Help us kick off the 2026 Sea Turtle Season on the fabulous Sunset Beach with this 5k Beach Run! Sunset Beach is a flat, level beach perfect for running on during LOW TIDE! Cash prizes for top 3 Overall and Masters! Our beloved sea turtle season begins May 1, and the SOHO Running Club wants to help bring awareness and give back to this wonderful organization who works hard all summer for Loggerhead conservation. Come join in the fun and do your part in saving one of Sunset's most beautiful creatures!

📅 Loggerhead Liftoff Details

• Race Type: 5K BEACH Run
• Date: Saturday May 9th, 2026
• Location: Pier at Sunset Beach, NC
• Address: 101 W MAIN ST. SUNSET BEACH, NC 28468
• Proceeds: SUNSET BEACH SEA TURTLE PATROL

🕒 Race Day Schedule

• Packet Pickup: Friday: 5:00pm-7:00pm at 401 Sunset Blvd S, Sunset Beach, NC 28468 (Public parking lot near Sunset Vacations)
• Saturday: 7:00am-7:45am ON THE BEACH NEAR THE PIER
• Race Start Time: 8:00am

🎁 Swag

Micro Fiber Beach Towel

REGISTER BY APRIL 2 TO GUARANTEE YOUR SWAG

🏆 Awards

• Finisher Awards: EACH FINISHER WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM TURTLE MEDAL
• Age Group Awards: TOP 3: SOHO 1st, 2nd, 3rd PLACE MEDAL.
• Overall Awards: Overall Male / Female CASH PRIZE TOP 3 OF EACH – 1st- $80, 2nd - $70, 3rd - $60
• Masters Awards: (40+) Male / Female CASH PRIZE TOP 3 OF EACH – 1st - $60, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $40
• Age Groups: 14 – UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

💲 5K Pricing

• Early Registration Price: $40 – until March 15
• Registration Price: $45 – March 16 – April 13
• Late Registration Price: $47 – April 14 – May 9

⚠️ Event Special Notes

• No Strollers: No strollers on course
• Music: Music at participant's discretion
• No Pets: No pets on course
• Parking: Adhere to all parking rules on the island
• No Refunds: No refunds
• No Exchanges: No exchanges on race day

📞 Race Director

Contact: sohorunningclub@gmail.com

For more information, visit the race page: LOGGERHEAD LIFTOFF BEACH RUN.