LOGGERHEAD LIFTOFF BEACH RUN

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 at LOW TIDE! Cash prizes for top 3 Overall, Masters and Grandmasters! 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 Beach’s beautiful creatures! Loggerhead Liftoff: Type 5K 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 SUNSET BEACH TOWN PARK, 206 Sunset Blvd N, Sunset Beach, NC 28468 Saturday: 7:00am-7:45am ON THE BEACH NEAR THE PIER Race Start Time 5K: 8:00am Shirts: CUSTOM UNISEX TANKS! Shirt Sizes: Adult – XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL REGISTER BY APRIL 2 TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPECIFIC TANK SIZE 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 Grandmasters (50+) Male / Female **CASH PRIZE** TOP 3 OF EACH – 1st- $40, 2nd - $30, 3rd - $20 Age Groups: 14 – UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ 5K Fees: Early Registration Price $30 – until Feb 14 Registration Price $35 – Feb 15 – April 13 Late Registration Price $40 – 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 Race Director: Contact info@sohorunningclub.com