Edenton Nut Run
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- 210 E. Water Street, Edenton, NC
- Distance
- 15k Nutty Challenge(10k+5k=15k) · 10k Nut Run/Walk · 5k Nut Run/Walk & more
From the 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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Edenton, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Edenton, NC
Elevation
17 ft
Nearest Airport
PGV
Pitt-Greenville Airport · 53 mi
Major Hub
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 60 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- What is the Edenton Nut Run?
- Edenton Nut Run is a running race held in Edenton, North Carolina on October 3, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Edenton Nut Run?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Edenton, North Carolina at 210 E. Water Street, Edenton, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Edenton Nut Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Edenton Nut Run
Oct 3, 2026