Edenton Nut Run

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. 

Yellow is the 5k course

Green is the 10k course

VIRTUAL RUN

This year, we will be offering a virtual run in addition to the normal in-person event.

How it Works
Sign up here (use the Sign Up button at the top of the page).
Print out your digital bib (from your Runsignup profile page) if you'd like.
Download the RaceJoy app for the best race experience.
Run your race at a place of your choosing (including a treadmill) before the deadline. If you use RaceJoy, it will automatically submit your results. If not, go to the results page and submit your time.

Virtual Race FAQs

What is a virtual run?

A virtual race is an event where you sign up and participate on a course of your choosing (or a treadmill). This is a great opportunity to work towards your running goals, stay healthy, and support a great cause!

The event will feature a leaderboard so you can still see how you stack up against your fellow competitors!

Where do I run?

You can run at a course of your choosing, including on a treadmill. 

When do I run?

You can run (or walk) anytime on September 20 - October 2, 2025.

Will this race be timed?

The virtual run will not be officially timed, but by using the RaceJoy app, you can receive a GPS-based time which will automatically submit your time for you. There will be an online leaderboard showing everyone's times.

How do I post my results?

The easiest way is to use RaceJoy during the race! If you choose not to use RaceJoy, then you can visit the results page and click the "Submit Virtual Results" link at the top of the page.

When/how will I get my swag?

Swag will be shipped out directly to your address the week following the in-person event date. Shipping charges will be included in the registration fee at checkout.

This event is timed by Run the East! With professional race timing services and a focus on delivering accurate results, 
we’re here to make your race day seamless and enjoyable. Learn more at runtheeast.com.