2 walking events in Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Enjoy a flat, scenic course through the Riverside Area of Elizabeth City with views of the Pasquotank River. All proceeds from this event will provide services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence through Albemarle Hopeline, Inc. Hopeline has been serving survivors in northeast North Carolina for 40 years. Learn more about the mission at www.albemarlehopeline.org .

Registration: $30 - you can register online through 8:45am on the day of the race!

T-shirts: Participants who sign up by March 23rd can add on a t-shirt for just $5!

Awards:

Overall male and female (first through third)

The top 2 male and female finishers in the following categories will also receive awards:

Under 18, 18-34, 35-49, 50-64, 65+

Timing:

Please note that this race is manually timed by volunteers (NOT chip-timed). Race timing will end 45 minutes after the race start so that medals can be awarded.

Runner/Walker Check-in: Starts at 8am on raceday. Please check in by 8:45am so we can begin the race on time!

ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!!

Come join us in Elizabeth City, North Carolina on Saturday, May 16, 2026 for our Annual North Carolina Potato Festival Tater Trot (5K Run and 1 Mile Walk)! This event is sponsored by the Coast Guard Enlisted Association (CGEA) in partnership with the North Carolina Potato Festival.

This is a family-fun event and will be timed by Mettle Events.

Registration is only $35.00 until May 1, 2026 with guaranteed race swag . Fees will increase to $45.00 May 1, 2026 . Same day sign up will be available for $45.00 (cash only) but with no guaranteed swag.

This race directly supports the local CGEA and our community. The Coast Guard Enlisted Association supports Coast Guard members and their families, as well as our community. Bring your friends and family and come break a sweat with us before diving into those delicious French fries and festival goodies.