Get ready to go nuts in Edenton! Join us on Saturday, October 4, 2025, for the Nut Run, an exciting kickoff to the 50th 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, supporting downtown revitalization, events, and historic preservation efforts that keep our beloved town vibrant and growing.
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 - road course through historic Downtown Edenton, Hayes Farm, and the Historic Edenton Mill Village
10k - combination of road and trail course through Hayes Farm and active farm fields
Registration:
$35 - 5k
$45 - 10k
$55 - Nutty Challenge (10k+5k=15k)
Packet Pick Up:
Local Packet Pickup
📍 119 W Water St, Edenton, NC 27932
🕓 Friday, October 3rd | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Race Day Pickup
📍 At the race location
🕕 Saturday, October 4th | 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: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Top prize for the Nuttiest Outfit
You may also like the following events from Run The East:
- Next Sunday, 24th August, 08:45 am, The Dream Mile (10K, 5K, 1 Mile) in Cary
- This month, 30th August, 07:00 am, Norwayne Alumni and Friends, Inc 5K Walk/Run for Scholarships in Fremont
- Next month, 6th September, 08:00 am, LIVE LIFE IN COLOR 5K & 1-Mile Run in Wilson
Also check out other
Sports events in Edenton,
Contests in Edenton,
Festivals in Edenton.
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