The Edenton Nut Run takes place at 210 E. Water Street in Edenton, North Carolina on October 3, 2026. The event offers both 10K and 5K distances, giving runners options depending on their training and goals. With a typical start time of 7:00 AM, you'll be on the course early, which can help you beat heat and finish with time to spare before the day gets hot. Entry fees range from free to $55, depending on registration timing and which distance you choose. This is a straightforward running event in a small North Carolina town, making it accessible for athletes at various experience levels and budgets.
From the Race Organizer
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.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 3.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Edenton, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
Edenton Nut Run 2026 — Edenton, NC takes place on October 3, 2026. The race is held in Edenton, North Carolina.
Where is Edenton Nut Run 2026 — Edenton, NC held?
Edenton Nut Run 2026 — Edenton, NC is held at 210 E. Water Street in Edenton, North Carolina.
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