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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Beaufort Michael J Smith Fld, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Harkers Island, NC
Nearest Airport
EWN
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport · 40 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Core Sound Run?
- Core Sound Run is a running race held in Harkers Island, North Carolina on April 3, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Core Sound Run?
- Saturday, April 3, 2027 in Harkers Island, North Carolina at 1785 Island Road. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Core Sound Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Core Sound Run
Apr 3, 2027