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The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk
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The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk

Powells Point, North Carolina, United States
Sep 19, 2026
Running

About this race

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.  

Join fellow runners on September 19, 2026 for the The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 10K, 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Powells Point.

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Running

Salt & Sound 10k

This course will bring you around the edge of the Currituck Sound, over a boardwalk and around ponds and horse corrals. You will go out to a secondary street and follow it down to the waterfront. Then back the same route.

Sep 19, 2026 10K 9:00 AM
$40.00
Open

Salt & Sound 5k

This course will bring you to the edge of the kayak trail, over a boardwalk and around ponds and horse corrals. You will go out to a secondary street and follow it down to the waterfront.

Sep 19, 2026 5K 9:15 AM
$30.00
Open

Boardwalk 1 Miler

This adventurous 1 miler goes around the Rural Center's Boardwalk and by the kayak trail. Great event if you have a wheelchair, stroller or dog.

Sep 19, 2026 1.6K 10:00 AM
$15.00
Open

About Powells Point

The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk takes place in Powells Point, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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