The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk
When is The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk?
The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Powells Point, NC.
What distances does The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk offer?
The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk offers 3 events: Boardwalk 1 Miler, Salt & Sound 5k, Salt & Sound 10k.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boardwalk 1 Miler | 1.0 mi | $15.00 | Register |
| Salt & Sound 5k | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
| Salt & Sound 10k | 10.0 km | $40.00 | Register |
How much does The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk cost?
Registration for The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk starts at $15.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk held?
The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk is held in Powells Point, NC at 184 Milburn Sawyer Road.
About The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk
Join us for the Salt and Sound 10k, 5k and 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.
The courses will be well marked with chip timing, water stations and restrooms.
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. There will be booths from various groups / organizations and an awards presentation.
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.
Boardwalk Breeze 5k
You will have amazing sights as you make your way around the 5k course. Expect multiple terrain, including running, or walking on a boardwalk. This event takes you out onto secondary roads and down to the sound and back.
Cattail 10k Course Map
Enjoy this 6 mile course which will get you very familiar with the rural center. You will make your way along a boardwalk, by the side of the kayak trail, around the frisbee golf course out of the park onto a secondary road, which you will follow to the edge of the Currituck Sound, and back.
Frog Hop 1 Miler
This is a perfect 1 mile course. Bring your pets or borrow one of the animal shelters. Strollers are welcome and kids of all ages. Enjoy the views along this trail.
