Prospective participants can register online now for the ninth annual Core Sound Run scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Core Sound Museum and Heritage Center on Harkers Island.
Held annually, the 10K, 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run usually bring together more than 400 participants of all ages and speeds, organizers said.
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For those who register by Feb. 28, fees for the 5K and 10K are $30 and $15 for those under 18. The Fun Run is $10 for the race only, or $15 with a shirt.
Fees go up $5 for the 5K and 10K after Feb. 28 and $10 for the Fun Run.
A shirt is not guaranteed for those who register after Feb. 28.
Teachers, school staff and students can form teams and run at no charge. Email museum@coresound.com by March 3 to get signed up.
To sponsor one of these youth teams for $250, register online by March 17.
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Schools that need a sponsor as of Feb. 18 include Broad Creek Middle, Atlantic Elementary, Beaufort Elementary, Beaufort Middle, Morehead City Middle, Smyrna Elementary, Down East Middle, East Carteret High, Tiller School, Croatan High, Harkers Island Elementary, Carteret Preschool and homeschool students from Carteret, Onslow and Craven counties.
“Our goal is for every student and teacher who wants to run to be part of this very family, very community event,” organizers said.
Register online to sponsor the entire event by March 3. Details and how to register are online.
