11 walking events in Greenville, North Carolina

The CoopStrong Four Miler includes a 4 mile run, 4 mile Ruck, or 1 mile fun run/walk to honor the memory of Nelson Cooper. CoopStrong is a Charitable Fund that supports ALS research, local families living with ALS, and ECU scholarships. Join us on March 14th at 9:00 am at the Greenville Belk building!

CoopStrong Race T-shirts are guaranteed to all participants registered by February 25th, 2025. A limited quantity of shirts will be available for participants who register after February 25th.

Packet pick up will be on March 13th from 12:00pm-6:00pm at Fleet Feet in Greenville, NC. On Saturday, packets may be picked up beginning at 7:30am.

Kinetic Physical Therapy and Wellness is hosting an event with local sponsors and support to help promote the health of the Pitt County area! We want to give competitive and first time runners a chance to experience the benefits of exercise and healthy living with a half marathon and a FREE 5k and 1 mile Fun Run!

Feel free to arrive early or hang around to visit local partners for health and wellness in our community.

Pricing:

Half Marathon: $55 early-bird, $65 regular, $75 on race day

5K & 1-Mile: FREE (but still requires pre-registration)

Times:

Race Day Registration/check in: 6:30- 8:00 am

Half Marathon start: 7:30 am

5K start: 9:00 am

1-Mile start: 8:30 AM

Top 3 male & female finishers overall for the Half Marathon will receive trophies

Top 3 male and top 3 female finishers for the 5k for each age group will receive medals as follows

Ages 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

All half marathon participants will receive finisher medals and a T-shirt

Top 3 overall male and female half marathon finishers will also receive a trophy

Courses:

Both the 5K course and the Half Marathon courses are USATF certified.

The half marathon course will have water stops along the course as follows (GPS coordinates in parenthesis):

1. At Martin St and Greene St after 2.5 miles (35.62913, -77.37254)

2. At N Woodlawn St as you proceed towards the greenway near mile 5 (35.614368, -77.363098)

3. At S Elm St in front of the Drew Steele Center between mile 7 and 8 (35.601214, -77.359236)

4. At the corner of Ficklen Rd and Berkley St at after 9 miles (35.597674, -77.362821)

Porta-potties will be along the course as well.

There is a 3:30 time limit for the half marathon. This equates to approximately at 15 minute pace per mile minimum. Those who are not able to make this cutoff are encouraged to participate in the 5K.

The 5K course will have one water stop along the course.

PRE-Race Day Packet Pick Up will be on

Thursday, March 5th from 11:30am-6:00pm and

Friday, March 6th from 11:30am – 6pm at Kinetic Physical Therapy & Wellness.

The address is 1540 East Arlington Blvd (This is on the corner of East Arlington and Wimbledon Drive across from the Children’s World Center).

In your packet you will receive your shirt, your race bib (no bib needed for 1 mile fun runners), clips for your bib, and a few other race materials.

Race Day Packet Pickup will be at the amphitheater at Town Common on E 1st Street Greenville, NC from 6:30am - 8:30am

Saturday, March 7 Race Day start times are as follows:

Half Marathon: 7:30am

1 Mile Fun Run: 8:30am

5k: 9:00am

PARKING: CLICK HERE to check out parking around Town Common. ECU will be on Spring Break so we will have even more space. In addition to public parking on the streets here are some additional areas to park:

Five Points Plaza – 500 Evans St. Corner of Evans St and 5th St

Roses Lot – 323 Evans St – Corner of Evans and E 4th St

Blount Harvey Lot – W 4th St at the corner of S Washington St and We 4th St

Merchant Lot – 405 S Washington St between 4th and 5th St

4th Street Deck - $0.75 per hour

Other Notes:

Please be sure to arrive early so you can be at the start line on time.

There will be portable toilets on the half marathon course as well. There will also be snacks and drinks at the finish line.

The Awards Ceremony will be held live in person around the Amphitheater Stage at 10:00am. Let's get ready to come out and have fun this Saturday. Whether you run or walk, this will be a great display of our health and wellness in Eastern North Carolina. All of us at Kinetic look forward to seeing you soon!

Race Times:

Half Marathon Runners - Race starts at 7:30am

5K Runners - Race starts at 9:00 am

1-Mile Fun Run - Race starts at 8:30am

Signage:

Directional signs for 5k only say "Free 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run" on the sign

Directional signs for the half marathon are BRIGHT YELLOW

Directional signs for the 1 Mile Fun Run are the blue colored "Race Course" Signs.

The Hero Run 5K and 1 Mile fun run celebrates the hero in all of us while raising awareness of life-saving organ, eye, and tissue transplants here in North Carolina. Get your capes ready and assemble your superhero teams for this fun and inspirational run/walk offered by Donate Life NC and ECU Transplant Center. All ages and abilities welcome!

Registration Fee:

• 5K - $35 through March 21st, then $40 through race day

• 1-Mile Fun Run - $30 through March 21st, then $35 through race day

Shirt size guaranteed when registered by March 21st!

Awards:

• Top Overall Male

• Top Overall Female

• Top Male and Top Female in each age group: 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

What better way to celebrate the mother-figure in your life than to run a race in her honor in time for Mother's Day? Proceeds raised from Family First 5k will benefit Carolina Pregnancy Center (CPC), a non-profit organization that supports moms in need in Pitt County.

Participants who register before April 24 will receive a t-shirt, swag bag, and a token of love to give to the mom in their life.

Timed Race: All participants will receive a medal. The top three overall winners will receive special prizes, including an additional medal and a gift card.

5K: 8:30 am, Registration $28

Family Fun Walk: 8:35 am, Registration $23

This race is presented by Carolina Pregnancy Center.

The Center for Family Violence Prevention is a 501 C 3, public charity, serving domestic violence survivors in Pitt, Martin and Washington Counties. Through crisis intervention and education services, survivors are able to break free from the violence and abuse to embark on a journey of healing and self-empowerment. Our mission is to break the cycle of domestic violence while enhancing individual self-sufficiency and promoting healthy family relationships in our community.

Registration:

• 10k - $45

• 5k - $35

• Fun Run/Walk(Untimed) - $25

*Must register by April 24th in order to get a shirt.

Awards:

• Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female

Join East Carolina University’s Student National Dental Association for the Annual Oral Cancer 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 30, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.

This event is dedicated to raising funds for Beau’s Buddies Cancer Patient Care Fund, which helps support patients by offsetting cancer-related dental expenses. Through this race, we aim to make a meaningful impact while also increasing awareness about oral cancer and the importance of early detection.

We are proud to continue this annual tradition of bringing the community together to support an important cause. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps us support patients and families who need it most.

Registration Fee:

• $35 - through May 4th (includes a t-shirt on race day)

• $40 - May 4th through race day

*Register by May 11th to receive a t-shirt.

Awards:

Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female

Lace up those sneakers, throw on your brightest workout gear and get ready to run in full color!

On June 13, 2026, A Time for Science (ATFS) is bringing the energy to downtown Greenville with the Rainbow Run 5K in celebration of PRIDE Month! Whether you're racing to the finish line, walking with friends, showing your pride, standing strong as an ally, or cheering from the sidelines, this is YOUR moment to be part of something joyful and unforgettable.

Let's celebrate love, inclusion, and togetherness, one vibrant step at a time. Don't miss it!

The race will start and finish at the science museum! Packet pickup will be available on race day starting at 8:00 a.m. The race starts at 9:00 a.m.

Registration:

$35 - includes a race shirt

*Must register by June 2nd in order to guarantee a shirt

Awards:

Top 3 Overall Finishers

Top 3 Finishers in the following age groups: 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+