101 Pivers Island Rd, Beaufort NC
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Race Overview
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
- Overall Top Male: 1 - Medal & Trophy
- Overall Top Female: 1 - Medal & Trophy
- Top Male in Each Age Category: 1 - Medal
- Top Female in Each Age Category: 1 - Medal
Age Groups: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Registration Fees & Dates
- 8K Price: $45.00 through August 31
- Late Registration: $55 through September 30
- Race Day Registration: $60
Giveaways
- Twin Bridges T-Shirt: Sizes based on availability - You must register before August 28th to guarantee your shirt size.
- Certificate: All participants will receive a certificate with their final time.
Check-In Information
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. Buses 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 miles onto Pivers Island to the race start.
Race Finish & Parking:
407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
Additional Information
For more details, please visit the race website: NC Seafood Festival Twin Bridges Race.
