WHAT North Carolina Blueberry Festival 5K Run The NC Blueberry Festival 5K kicks of a full Saturday of events during the 23rd Annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival featuring live music, craft vendors, a car and truck show, a pie-eating contest, and of course, lots of fresh blueberries. Runners experience the picturesque small-town charm of historic downtown Burgaw during the town's premier event of the year. The festival also hosts a non-competitive bicycle ride on Saturday morning - the Tour de Blueberry. There's nothing like finishing a brisk run or ride with some fresh, locally grown blueberries! New for 2026! The Blueberry Cup presented by the Burgaw Tourism Development Authority The Burgaw Tourism Development Authority proudly serves as the sponsor of the Blueberry Cup for the North Carolina Blueberry Festival 5K. This special award will be presented to the top male and female finishers, recognizing outstanding athletic achievement during one of Burgaw’s most celebrated annual
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 20.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Burgaw, 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
