3 running events in Edenton, North Carolina
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Edenton
3 events in Edenton-
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
The JAHHS Herren Project Club creates a peer network to empower youth to make healthy choices. Club members encourage overall wellness, development of coping skills and leadership in their school and community. Through club meetings and events, students learn self-care, decision-making skills & stress management techniques so that they can cope with life’s challenges substance-free.
Registration Fees/Dates/Categories:
$30 until midnight 4/17/2026. $35 on race day (04/18/2026) YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE USING ELECTRONIC PAYMENT.
NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR RACE REGISTRATION.
T-shirts will be guaranteed to 5K participants who register by April 1st.
Awards/Categories:
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female 5K finishers overall and in the following age categories: under 18, 18-29, 30-44, 45-59, and 60+
Course:
Course is mostly flat through beautiful downtown historic Edenton. Course through neighborhoods of historic homes and along the waterside.
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Sat, May 09, 2026 at 7:45 PMSee full details
The Chowan County Sheriff’s Office is thrilled to host our upcoming Kids and Cops: Glow Run! This exciting event is all about giving back to the children in our community and strengthening the bond between local law enforcement and our youth.
The Kids and Cops program, established in 2012, was created to build lasting, positive relationships through mentorship, summer camps, and community events. Over the years, it has become a cornerstone for connecting officers and kids in meaningful ways.
Our 5K will light up the night with a fun glow run experience! Each race packet will include glow gear to help you shine as you run. Participants who register by the early sign-up date will also receive a commemorative event t-shirt.
Join us for a night of fun, fitness, and community spirit as we come together to support our youth!
Registration
Prior to March 15th $20
March 15th-April 9th $25
After April 9th $30
Must register by April 9th to get a shirt
All participants will receive Glow Gear
Awards
Top Overall Male and Female
Top 3 Males and Top 3 Females in each of the following age categories: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
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Sat, Oct 03, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
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:
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$35 - 5k
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$45 - 10k
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$55 - Nutty Challenge (10k+5k=15k)
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Free - Kids Sack Race
Packet Pick Up:
- Local Packet Pickup
📍 119 W Water St, Edenton, NC 27932
🕓 Friday, October 2nd | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Race Day Pickup
📍 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.
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