The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk 2026 — Powells Point, NC

Join us for the Salt and Sound 10k, 5k and 1-mile Fun-Run , at the Currituck County Rural Center on Saturday, September 19th . Experience the area's waterfowl, wetland and the neighboring horses. This unique race will bring you along water thoroughfares, on boardwalks and straightaways to the edge of the Currituck Sound. The courses are scenic but not the fastest because you will be on multiple surfaces. Each event will be well marked with chip timing, water stations and the parks permanent restrooms. Best of all, the rear race marshals will be on horseback ! They are there to help you hoof it! Welcome runners and walkers ! We recommend that strollers and dogs (leash required) start at the back. Stay after the race for pancake breakfast. Thank you to our key sponsors Hoffer Flow Controls, Pro1 Pest Control and Towne Bank for making this event possible and your continued support! Award Categories/Divisions: 10k: Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Male and Female Overall 1st place Military Male and Female Age Division -- First and second place to first two male and first two female finishers in each age category - 29 & under, 30-45, 46-59, 60 &up 5k: Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Male and Female Age Division -- First and second place to first two male and first two female finishers in each age category - 29 & under, 30-45, 46-59, 60 &up 1 Miler Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female Wheelchair Division: Top Male and Top Female. **All finishers in each race will receive a race medal. First 150 registrants will receive a race t-shirt. This race proudly supports the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, Currituck 4H, Back Packs for Kids and Kid's First.