
From the Organizer
Join us for the Salt and Sound 10k, 5k and 1-mile Fun-Run, at the Currituck County Rural Center on Saturday, September 19th. Experience the area's waterfowl, wetland and the neighboring horses.
This unique race will bring you along water thoroughfares, on boardwalks and straightaways to the edge of the Currituck Sound.
The courses are scenic but not the fastest because you will be on multiple surfaces.
Each event will be well marked with chip timing, water stations and the parks permanent restrooms. Best of all, the rear race marshals will be on horseback! They are there to help you hoof it!
Welcome runners and walkers! We recommend that strollers and dogs (leash required) start at the back. If you don't have a dog and want to walk one, let us know as we have a limited number of friendly dogs onsite from the local animal shelter!
Stay after the race for pancake breakfast. Thank you to our key sponsors Pro1 Pest Control and Towne Bank for making this event possible and your continued support!
Award Categories/Divisions:
10k:
Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Male and Female
Overall 1st place Military Male and Female
Age Division -- Trophies to first 2 male and first 2 female finishers in each age category - 29 & under, 30-45, 46-59, 60 &up
5k:
Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Male and Female
Age Division -- Trophies to first 2 male and first 2 female finishers in each age category - 29 & under, 30-45, 46-59, 60 &up
1 Miler
Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female
Wheelchair Division: Top Male and Top Female.
**All finishers in each race will receive a race medal. First 150 registrants will receive a race t-shirt.
This race proudly supports the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, Currituck 4H, Back Packs for Kids and Kid's First.
Events
Weather
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
79°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Manteo Ap, 16 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
9 ft
Nearest Airport
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 57 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk
Sep 19, 2026