Trackers for the 12 & 24 Hour events will not be handed out until the morning of the event at the main stage, starting at 5:30am. They must be returned to main stage after your event if not before, if you choose.
All category fees will increase by $10 after midnight, July 25th.
Event Route: The 2026 will remain the same as the previous year. Due to the addition of a very congested “round a bout” at the intersection of Hwy. 32 & 264.
"Peter's Run 5K Race & The Bryant Mile" is hosted by the Rose of Sharon Laymen's League in Bear Grass NC. The 5K race will be for runners that enjoy the spirit of competition. We will recognize the winners in all age groups for both men and women. The date will be September 27, 2025. It will be professionally managed by Run The East.
The Bryant Mile will be for those that would like to walk in support of the Project. It is named after and in memory of Pastor Bryant Hines who went to be with the Lord in 2017. Pastor loved to take his church members on field trips and always found a way to end those trips with a quick stop at Krispy Kreme. We will take note of this habit during the walk as the participants will stop and eat a donut at the halfway point.
This is a fundraiser whose profit will go to aid Project Empty Tomb which help meet the needs each year for the Bear Grass Charter School's Food Pantry and the Rodgers Elementary Book Bag Program. It's also our hope that the success of this fundraiser will enable us to expand to helping others in need in our community.
Besides the fundraiser, the goal is also to draw attention to the tomb that Jesus left empty on that first Easter Sunday. Part of the event will be a short devotion praising God and acknowledging the fact that as Peter ran to that tomb on that first Easter he found it to be empty.
Race Day Schedule
Registration - 7:00 AM
Opening Devotion - 8:00 AM
Peter's Run 5K Race - 8:15 AM
The Bryant Mile - 8:15 AM (Not Timed/No Awards)
Awards - 9:15 AM
At The finish line we eat! Sausage Dogs and Donuts!
Inclement Weather: In case of weather that cause for race to be canceled, there will be no refunds.
Registration Fees/Dates/Categories:
5K
$20 + registration fee through 9/07/2025
$25 + registration fee on/after 9/08/2025
The Bryant Mile
Awards/Categories:
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female 5K finishers overall and in the following age categories: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+.
Course:
5k Run to Bear Grass and back. First in wins!
Sponsors: Rose of Sharon Laymen's League
This event will benefit ovarian cancer research through the Mucinous Ovarian Cancer Coalition. We are excited to offer a yearly event to raise funds and awareness about ovarian cancer. There is no screening method to detect ovarian cancer. The signs and symptoms of the disease are often vague. Some of the signs/symptoms include bloating, feeling full quickly, abdominal or pelvic pain, and urinary frequency. All women with ovaries are at risk for this disease. Sign up and run or walk this race for all the important women in your life and help contribute to ovarian cancer research!
Registration Fees:
In-Person
$35 - until June 13th
$40 - June 14th - August 13th
$45 - August 14th-September 26th
Runners in the 5K, receive t-shirt with a custom logo form local artist Nel McLawhorn. T-shirt only guaranteed if ordered by August 15th. Hats and tank tops are available for purchase during registration.
**Medals and t-shirts are not guaranteed if signed up from August 14th-September 26th. We have done our best to order enough t-shirts and medals for all participants. Just in case we run out, we made the decision to not 100% guarantee after 8/14. But hopefully we did a good job at over ordering shirts and medals.
NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS
Registration/ check in for 5K: 9-10 am
5K starts promptly at 10:30 am
Water will be provided along the race and at the end.
Packet Pickup:
Friday, September 25th 5:30-7 PM (We encourage packet pickup on Friday)- Pick up at Pitt St in Washington, NC
Saturday, September 26th, 9-10 AM -Packet pick up outside of Pitt St
Awards/Race Categories:
Top 3 Male & Female Overall Finishers Awards
Top 3: 12 & under
Top 3: 13-16 years old
Awards will be presented at 11:30am – Pitt St OTP
ALL 5K FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL!
Post Run Party:
Participants 21 years old or older will receive one beer ticket. Post-run party at Pitt St OTP on Saturday 11:00 am- 1:30 pm, ID's will be checked by Pitt St OTP.
Music: Chuck Phillips
Food Truck & Haven's Pizza will be available for lunch.
Come to beautiful historic Washington, NC
This race is open to walkers and running strollers. Strollers must start behind runners and walkers. NO bikes or skateboards allowed.
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):
5k - Combination road and trail course through historic Downtown Edenton, Hayes Farm, and the Historic Edenton Mill Village
10k - Combination of road and trail course (part of the course will be on gravel road) through Hayes Farm and active farm roads
Registration:
$35 - 5k
$45 - 10k
$55 - Nutty Challenge (10k+5k=15k)
Free - Kids Sack Race
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:
Top 3 Overall Male and Female finishers of the 15K Challenge will receive an award.
Top Overall Male and Female finishers of both the 10K and 5K will receive awards.
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+
Prize for the Nuttiest Outfit
The award ceremony will immediately follow the 5k race at 210 E Water St.
We welcome all runners for the Bertie Spectacular 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk. Help support the Good Shepherd Food Pantry of Bertie County.
Signing up for the 17th annual Bertie Spectacular 5K has an added bonus this year. All participants in the 5K will be entered in a raffle to win a two night stay at one of the Windsor treehouses thanks to the town of Windsor. Preregister for Spectacular and get a chance to win a stay on the Cashie River in one of the tree houses.
Fees/Registration
5K $25 until 10/20/26 after that $30
1-Mile Fun/Run - $15.00
Children four and younger are free.
About Our Charity
The Bertie Spectacular 5K and the 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk both support the Good Shepherd Food Pantry of Bertie County, North Carolina.
The Mission of the Good Shepherd Food Pantry is to relieve hunger, increase self-reliance and improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and children in Bertie County, NC.