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 CUSTOM TURTLE MEDAL
- AGE GROUP TOP 3: SOHO 1st, 2nd, 3rd PLACE MEDAL.
- Overall Male / Female ** CASH PRIZE** TOP 3 OF EACH – 1st- $80, 2nd – $70, 3rd – $60
- Masters (40+) Male / Female **CASH PRIZE** TOP 3 OF EACH – 1st – $60, 2nd – $50, 3rd – $40
- Age Groups: 14 – UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
5K Pricing:
- Early Registration Price $40 – until March 15
- Registration Price $45 – March 16 – April 13
- Late Registration Price $47 – April 14 – May 9
Event special notes:
- No strollers on course
- Music at participant's discretion
- No pets on course
- Adhere to all parking rules on the island
- No refunds
- No exchanges on race day