Edenton Nut Run – Edenton, NC 2026
Date
October 3, 2026
Location
Edenton, NC
Venue
210 E. Water Street
Start Time
7:00 AM
Events
15k Nutty Challenge(10k+5k=15k), 10k Nut Run/Walk, 5k Nut Run/Walk, Kids Sack Race
Includes
Comfort Colors T-Shirt
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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
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