Live Your Dash 5k and Fun Run 2026 — Edenton, NC

Date
September 19, 2026
Location
Edenton, NC
Venue
Across the street from the Chowan Arts Council
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $45.00
Events
5k, 5K Walk, Fun Run for Kids
Includes
T-Shirt
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Live Your Dash 5K and Fun Run takes place in Edenton, North Carolina, with the starting point across the street from the Chowan Arts Council. This event offers a 5K distance and welcomes both runners and walkers. The race starts at 9:00 AM on September 19, 2026. Entry fees range from $25 to $45. Whether you're training for a fall race or looking for a low-key community event, this local race provides a straightforward 5K option in the eastern North Carolina area. Plan accordingly for early-morning registration and parking near the downtown Edenton venue.

From the Race Organizer
The Live Your Dash 5k and Fun Run is in beautiful downtown Historic Edenton. The race is an up and back course from Water Street to Hayes Plantation. Join us Friday 9/18 for the packet pickup at Edenton Bay Trading Company from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm for fun and music! Registration for 5K is $45 and includes a t-shirt, BBQ lunch and a drink ticket. Register by September 8th for guaranteed t-shirt size. Registration for Fun Run is $25 t-shirt and hot dog plate. Awards For Top 3 Male and Female in each category: 19 and Under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60 and Over The after party and awards ceremony will take place at The Herringbone. A BBQ lunch and 1 drink ticket will be provided for participants. Plates will be sold for $10 for non-participants. Proceeds from the event benefit the George & Alex Memorial Foundation, awarding a $20,000 scholarship to a John A. Holmes senior. Race course: The race begins across from Chowan Arts Council (112 W Water Street) to the Hayes bridge crossing over to beautiful Hayes Plantation and turn around at the house and back to W Water Street.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Live Your Dash 5k and Fun Run 2026 — Edenton, NC?

Live Your Dash 5k and Fun Run 2026 — Edenton, NC takes place on September 19, 2026. The race is held in Edenton, North Carolina.

Where is Live Your Dash 5k and Fun Run 2026 — Edenton, NC held?

Live Your Dash 5k and Fun Run 2026 — Edenton, NC is held at Across the street from the Chowan Arts Council in Edenton, North Carolina.

Where can I find hotels near Live Your Dash 5k and Fun Run 2026 — Edenton, NC?

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