Lodging

The Sea Vista is one of the only two motels near the finish line in Topsail Beach.
http://www.seavistamotel.com/

The Jolly Roger Motel is the other. They don't have a web site, but here is thier info....
803 Ocean Blvd., Topsail Beach, NC Ph# (910) 328-4616 or (800) 633-3196

The Island Inn in Surf City
302 North Shore Dr., Surf City, NC 28445 Ph# (910) 328-2341 or (800) 573-2566

The Holiday Inn is at the opposite end of the island in N. Topsail Beach, approx. 25 min drive to the finish line. http://www.hiexpress.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/sfytb?&cm_mmc=mdpr-_-googlemaps-_-ex-_-sfytb&dp=true

These are a couple of local realtors that can help out with vacation rentals.
http://www.topsail-realty.com/
http://www.accessthebeach.com/
http://www.wardrealty.com/