NC Seafood Festival Twin Bridges 8k
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- Other
- Price
- $45
From the Organizer
The NC Seafood Festival is bringing back the Twin Bridges Race October 3, 2026!
The 2026 NC Seafood Festival includes the Twin Bridges Race, a certified 8K runner's course, perfect for beginners and veterans alike. The event kicks off at the NOAA Laboratory in Beaufort and takes the scenic route over the Morehead City Bridge, through historic downtown Morehead City, over the Atlantic Beach Bridge, and ends at the finish line right on the AB Causeway! This race is a chance to test your endurance and experience the camaraderie of a mini-marathon, with captivating views over two bridges and the incredible scenery of the Crystal Coast. Grab your running shoes, we'll see you in October!
AWARDS & CATEGORIES:
1 - Medal & Trophy Overall Top Male
1 - Medal & Trophy Overall Top Female
1 - Medal For Top Male In Each Age Category
1 - Medal For Top Female In Each Age Category
Age Groups: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
REGISTRATION FEES & DATES: 8K - $45.00 through August 31; $55 through September 30; $60 through race day
GIVEAWAYS:
Twin Bridges T- Shirt
Sizes: Based on availability - You must register before August 28th to guarantee your shirt size. After August 28th is based on availability.
All participants will receive a certificate with their final time.
Check-in begins at 7:00 am Saturday, October 3, and remains open until race begins.
PARKING:
Participants can park at the AB Causeway shopping center no later than 0730 and will be bussed to the start. Busses will begin shuttling runners at 0700. No vehicles will be allowed on Pivers Island. If participants choose to get dropped off they will have to dismount at the intersection of State Road 105 and Pivers Island Rd. From there they will have to walk .25 mile onto Pivers Island to the race start.
Race Finish & Parking
407 Atlantic Beach Causeway
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
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
78°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Beaufort Michael J Smith Fld, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Beaufort, NC
City Elevation
1 ft
Nearest Airport
EWN
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport · 32 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 145 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- NC Seafood Festival Twin Bridges 8k
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the NC Seafood Festival Twin Bridges 8k?
- NC Seafood Festival Twin Bridges 8k is a running race held in Beaufort, 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 NC Seafood Festival Twin Bridges 8k?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Beaufort, North Carolina at 101 Pivers Island Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the NC Seafood Festival Twin Bridges 8k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
NC Seafood Festival Twin Bridges 8k
Oct 3, 2026