LOGGERHEAD LIFTOFF BEACH RUN – Sunset Beach, NC 2026
Date
May 9, 2026
Location
Sunset Beach, NC
Venue
101 W MAIN ST.
Start Time
8:00 AM
Events
5K, Kid's Turtle Dash (Ages 12 and under)
Includes
Beach Towel
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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: 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 LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED Saturday: 7:00am-7:45am ON THE BEACH NEAR THE PIER Race Start Time 5K: 8:00am Swag: Stay tuned! REGISTER BY APRIL 2 TO GUARANTEE YOUR SWAG Awards: (Overall Awards are based on Gun Time) EACH FINISHER WILL RECEIVE A CUSTO
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