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What better way to spend a weekend than visiting the Crystal Coast! Start the weekend off right by joining us on May 16, 2026 for the 7th Annual East Carteret High School Band Miles for Music 5K and 1 mile fun run/walk. Be a part of this annual event and experience beautiful, historic downtown Beaufort with a morning run (or walk) down Front Street.
Proceeds generated from event sponsorship and participant registration will directly benefit the East Carteret High School Marching Mariners. Your participation will help our band purchase and upgrade instruments, purchase band equipment, provide financial assistance to band students, and also support additional needs of our band program.
All participants registered by April 30th are guaranteed to receive a race t-shirt. Participants who register after April 30th are not guaranteed a t-shirt and may receive one based on availability. Don’t delay, register today!
Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome to participate in both distances.
Awards:
5K Female Masters ages 40+ (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
5K Male Masters ages 40+ (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
5K Female ages 18-39 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place)
5K Male ages 18-39 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place)
5K Female ages 13-17 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place)
5K Male ages 13-17 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place)
5k Female 12 and under (1st and 2nd place)
5k Male 12 and under (1st and 2nd place)
Course:
The out and back route offers beautiful waterfront views along Front Street as you run (or walk) along the 5K and 1 mile course in historic downtown Beaufort, NC. An easy, flat course with wheelchair accessibility and this a great opportunity for first time runners.
Packet Pick Up:
Packet pick up will be available on the morning of the race starting at 7:00 am at John Newton Park, 500 Front Street, downtown Beaufort waterfront.
Early packet pick up will be available at the periwinkle 110 Middle Lane on Friday May 15th 5pm-8pm
Beaufort Historic Rotary Road Race
Celebrating 47 years and still going strong! Join us for a beloved local tradition—the Beaufort Rotary Historic Road Race—on June 13, 2026. Choose from a 1M, 5K, or 10K race and be part of a family-friendly event that supports great causes. Proceeds will benefit Rotary International's Polio Plus mission to immunize children worldwide against polio, Carteret County Domestic Violence Program.
UPDATE ON STARTING TIMES: All participants will start according to the schedule below:
STARTING TIMES:
7:30 am- 1 Mile Run/Walk
7:55 am- 5K/10K Wheelchair & Baby Jogger participants
8:00 am- 5K Run/10K Run
ENTRY FEES:
Individuals- Register early to make sure you get the T-shirt size you want! T-shirt order deadline: 5/14/2026.
1-Mile: $30– REGISTRATION ON-LINE ONLY – Kids 12 and under run free
5K: $40- REGISTRATION ON-LINE ONLY – Kids 12 and under run free
10K: $45 - REGISTRATION ONLINE ONLY
Registration fees are non-refundable.
Wheelchair and Baby Jogger participants are welcome in any of the three events. Pets are welcome on leashes or in strollers.
The Town of Beaufort offers free parking on race morning until 10:30 a.m. This applies only to public lots, not privately owned lots. Parking along side streets, if not designated, paid parking is free.
PACKET PICKUP:
Pre-registered participants may pick up packets on Friday, June 12th, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. in Beaufort at the Train Depot building, 614 Broad St, Beaufort, NC 28516
Race day packet pickup will be in-person on-site at The Vault Parking Lot 411 Front Street, Beaufort, from 7:00- 7:30 AM.
TIMING:
This year's race will be timed by Run the East using disposable Bib Tags. Runners must pick up and wear their race bibs during the race. Make sure you do not bend the timing chip on the bib.
AWARDS:
Medallions are given to the following:
Top 3 overall male & female finishers in the 10K & 5K
Top 3 male & female masters finishers in the 10K & 5K
Top 2 male & female age group finishers in the 10K & 5K
Top 1 male & female wheelchair finishers in the 10K & 5K
Top 1 male & female baby joggers in the 5K
Oldest & youngest finishers in all three races
AGE GROUPS:
10K- 12 & under, 13-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-75, 76-79, 80+
5K- 12 & under, 13-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-75, 76-79, 80+
1 Mile- 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-75, 76-79, 80+
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