Core Sound Run

APR

3

2027

Multi-distance community run on Harkers Island featuring 10K, 5K, a 1 mile fun run and a virtual 5K with shirts, age-group prizes, and packet pickup in Morehead City.

Sat 3 Apr 2027

Harkers Island, North Carolina

Website

10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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About the race

The Core Sound Run is a family-friendly multi-day running event held on Harkers Island, North Carolina, with activities during the week of April 3–10, 2027. The event begins and ends at the edge of Core Sound, described as "at the end of the road."

Distances included:

10K
5K
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (untimed)
Virtual 5K

Long-sleeve t-shirts are provided to each 5K and 10K participant, with guaranteed t-shirt sizes for registrations completed by the end of day March 19. Virtual 5K participants will receive their t-shirt by mail after the event.

Prizes are awarded for overall winners and by age group in the 5K and 10K races. The overall grand prize per age group is a collectible decoy, and first, second, and third place prizes are given per age group. Age groups are: 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, and 75+.

Registration opens June 24, 2026. In-person race registration closes March 1, 2027; virtual registration closes April 10, 2027. Registration fees vary by event.

Early packet pickup is available April 2 and April 3, 10:00 to 17:00, at the Core Sound Museum Store, 806 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.