Surf to Sound 5K Turtle-y Tops Previous Years!

Photo credit: Trinity Studios

The 4th annual Surf to Sound 5K on September 7th was the most successful to date, raising $16,967 to help save, conserve, and rehabilitate endangered sea turtles!

Despite a drizzly day, 711 registrants participated in the event and had fun doing so! Experienced runners joined occasional joggers, walkers, and Ainsley's Angels to celebrate turtles as well as the landscape, businesses, and community that make up Hampstead, Topsail Island, and Surf City.

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Photo credit: Trinity Studios

Starting in Soundside Park in Surf City, participants headed across the Surf City Bridge and down to Atkinson Point. At the halfway point, participants looped back toward the island, enjoyed one more pass across the Surf City Bridge - tougher on the way back! And then crossed the finish line in Soundside Park - all while taking in the Topsail Sound and views of the Atlantic Ocean for about 3.1 miles.

Congratulations to Ryan Hastings, top male runner (17:28.3), and Mackenzie Fullen, top female runner (23:11.7). And flipper high fives to  all who ran, walked, jogged, or rolled the course. Click here for all the race results!

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Photo credit: Leta Luguri

Many thanks to James and Meredith Worsham for organizing a turtle-y awesome race! Over the four years they've organized this race, they've raised $56,246 for the turtles! That's a lotta fish and medicine!

• Thank you to Go Time for race support, including registration, logistics, and timing.
  
• Thank you to Trinity Studios for beautiful photos!
• A heart felt thank you to all the event volunteers! You made this day possible.
• And special thanks to Topsy, sea turtle extraordinaire!

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Photo credit: Trinity Studios

Flipper hugs to our generous sponsors! When you visit these fine businesses, please extend your thanks for their support of the turtles and KBSTRRC.

Title Sponsors:
Carolina Coast Contracting
Coastal Carolina Real Estate
Jackie & Jeff James

Packet Pick-Up Host:
Salty Turtle Beer Co.

Booth Sponsor:
Margherita Pizza Co.
The Petting Zoo

Finish Line Sponsor:
Saltwater Resort & Suites

Additional Sponsors:
Nautical Bowls
Kathy Zagzebski

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First place women! Photo credit Shannon Lee

First place men! Photo credit Shannon Lee