Get ready to go nuts in Edenton! Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for the Nut Run, an exciting kickoff to the 51st Annual Peanut Festival! Runners will enjoy a one-of-a-kind race experience...
Get ready to go nuts in Edenton! Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for the Nut Run, an exciting kickoff to the 51st Annual Peanut Festival! Runners will enjoy a one-of-a-kind race experience through the scenic streets of historic Downtown Edenton and the rich farmland of Chowan County—home to generations of peanut growers.
Choose from a 5K, 10K, or take on the 15K Nutty Challenge by running both back-to-back! The course blends charming waterfront views, colonial architecture, and stretches of active peanut fields just before harvest—offering a crisp fall morning full of Southern charm and small-town energy.
In order to complete the 15K Nutty Challenge you'll need to finish the 10K within 1.5 hrs and start the 5K on time at 8:30am.
After crossing the finish line, stick around for a full day of festival fun:
🌟 The Peanut Festival Parade rolls right after the race
🥜 A sack race for kids brings classic fun to the courthouse green
🎶 Live porch music fills the air throughout downtown
All proceeds benefit Main Street Edenton's Facade Grant program. To learn more visit mainstreetedenton.com
Whether you’re in it for the fitness, the peanuts, or the porch jams, the Nut Run promises a truly unforgettable Edenton experience.
Come for the race. Stay for the celebration. Leave a little nuttier.
Course (Measured via GPS):
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5k - Combination road and trail course through historic Downtown Edenton, Hayes Farm, and the Historic Edenton Mill Village
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10k - Combination of road and trail course (part of the course will be on gravel road) through Hayes Farm and active farm roads
Registration:
Packet Pick Up:
📍 119 W Water St, Edenton, NC 27932
🕓 Friday, October 2nd | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 At the race location
🕕 Saturday, October 3rd | Starting at 6:00 AM
Awards:
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Top 3 Overall Male and Female finishers of the 15K Challenge will receive an award.
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Top Overall Male and Female finishers of both the 10K and 5K will receive awards.
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Top 3 Male and Female finishers in the following age groups, in both the 10K and 5K: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-64, 65+
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Prize for the Nuttiest Outfit
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The award ceremony will immediately follow the 5k race at 210 E Water St.