Surf to Sound 5K

OCT
25
2025
Join the Surf to Sound 5K in Surf City for a scenic loop from Soundside Park across the Surf City Bridge and back, stroller and wheelchair friendly. Finishers get medals, shirts for early registrants, a virtual option is available, and proceeds help the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue.
Sat 25 Oct 2025
5 kilometers

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Event

The Surf to Sound 5K takes place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Surf City, NC at Soundside Park (517 Roland Ave, Surf City, NC 28445). The event includes the following distances:

  • 5K Run/Walk
  • 5K Virtual Run/Walk

Online registration remains open until race day and on-site registration will be available. The listed entry fee for the 5K events is $40.

Course and logistics

The course starts and finishes in Soundside Park, crosses the Surf City Bridge to Atkinson Point, loops back, re-crosses the bridge, and returns to Soundside Park for about 3.1 miles. The course is stroller and wheelchair friendly. Dogs are not allowed on the course.

Parking is available at the park and on Roland Avenue. On-street parking is free until 9:00 AM; Surf City will issue parking tickets starting at 9:00 AM for anyone who has not paid for on-street parking.

Awards, swag and charity

Race shirts are guaranteed to participants who register by September 25, 2025 and attend the event; later registrants may choose from remaining sizes. All finishers receive a medal at the finish line.

Awards include top three overall males and females, plus top three males and females in age groups: 8 & Under, 9-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Proceeds support the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, whose mission includes rescue, care, release, public education, and training opportunities for students. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run/walk
5k Virtual Run/walk

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