Edenton, NC
Race Details
Edenton Nut Run
Edenton Nut Run is an upcoming race scheduled for Sat, Oct 03 2026 in Edenton, NC (America/New York timezone).
Register
- 2026-10-03
Race Date
- Open
Registration Status
- Edenton, NC
Location
Event Schedule
Here is the latest schedule of events:
| Name | Distance | Type | Price | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15k Nutty Challenge(10k+5k=15k) | 15K | running_race | $55.00 | 10/3/2026 07:00 |
| 10k Nut Run/Walk | 10K | running_race | $45.00 | 10/3/2026 07:00 |
| 5k Nut Run/Walk | 5K | running_race | $35.00 | 10/3/2026 08:30 |
| Kids Sack Race | other | $0.00 | 10/3/2026 11:00 |
Edenton Nut Run Race Details
The latest details from your Race Directors:
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:
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:
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.
Race Date
(America/New York timezone)