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LOGGERHEAD LIFTOFF BEACH RUN

📍 Sunset Beach, NC
Date
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Distance
Various
Region
Sunset Beach
Est. Participants
Not specified
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 RunDate: Saturday May 9th, 2026Location: Pier at Sunset Beach, NCAddress: 101 W MAIN ST. SUNSET BEACH, NC 28468Proceeds: SUNSET BEACH SEA TURTLE PATROL Race Day Schedule: Packet Pickup: Friday: 5:00pm-7:00pm   LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCEDSaturday: 7:00am-7:45am ON THE BEACH NEAR THE PIERRace 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 F