Core Sound Run
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Harkers Island, NC
- 1785 Island Road, 28531
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Experience a family-friendly run on North Carolina's beautiful Harkers Island, complete with scenic views and unique prizes.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
QuirkyWho it's for
- Family Friendly
Family FriendlyGreat for: families, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
Discover the Core Sound Run, a family-friendly 10K, 5K, and Fun Run on Harkers Island, one of North Carolina's most beautiful islands. This event offers a scenic course that begins and ends at the edge of Core Sound. Participants in the 5K and 10K receive high-quality, long-sleeve t-shirts. Compete for age group and overall prizes, including unique collectible decoys for top finishers.
What to expect
- Run a 10K, 5K, or join the Fun Run on a flat course.
- Receive a high-quality, long-sleeve t-shirt if you register for the 5K or 10K.
- Compete for age group and overall prizes, including collectible decoys.
Standout details
- Run on a beautiful North Carolina island
- Family-friendly event with a Fun Run
- High-quality long-sleeve t-shirts
- Collectible decoy prizes for top finishers
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Distances & registration
4 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $11.95
Opens Oct 13, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Mar 2, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
- 5K
Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $33.35
Opens Oct 13, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Mar 2, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
- 5K
Sat, Apr 4, 12:00 AM EDT · From $38.70
Opens Oct 13, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Apr 11, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
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- 10K
Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $33.35
Opens Oct 13, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Mar 2, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
The course
- Flat
- Family-oriented
From the organizer
A family-friendly 10K, 5K and Fun Run on one of North Carolina's most beautiful islands -- Harkers Island. The Core Sound Run begins and ends "at the end of the road" - at the edge of Core Sound.
High-quality, long sleeve t-shirts provided to each 5k and 10k participant. Register by end of day March 19th for guaranteed t-shirt size.
Also, prizes provided per age group and overall winners of the 5k and 10k races:
Overall grand prize per age group is a collectible decoy 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes per age group. Age groups: 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75+
Packet Pickup: Early packet pickup will be available on Thursday, April 2nd & Friday, April 3rd 10am-5pm at the Core Sound Museum Store at 806 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC.
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