NC Blueberry Festival 5K

WHAT

• Event Name: North Carolina Blueberry Festival 5K Run
• Kickoff: The NC Blueberry Festival 5K kicks off a full Saturday of events during the 23rd Annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival featuring live music, craft vendors, a car and truck show, a pie-eating contest, and of course, lots of fresh blueberries.
• Experience: Runners experience the picturesque small-town charm of historic downtown Burgaw during the town's premier event of the year.
• Bicycle Ride: The festival also hosts a non-competitive bicycle ride on Saturday morning - the Tour de Blueberry.

New for 2026!

• Blueberry Cup: The Blueberry Cup presented by the Burgaw Tourism Development Authority.
• Award for Excellence: This special award will be presented to the top male and female finishers, recognizing outstanding athletic achievement.
• Display: The Blueberry Cup will be displayed at the Burgaw Visitors Center for the year, symbolizing excellence and community spirit.
• Gratitude: We extend our sincere thanks to the Burgaw Tourism Development Authority for their generous sponsorship and support.

STAY FOR THE NC BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL

• Festival Kickoff: As the race finishes, the NC Blueberry Festival kicks off and provides participants with an array of music and attractions to enjoy all day long!
• More Information: For more information on the NC Blueberry Festival, visit their website HERE.

DISTANCES OFFERED

• 5K: This event is timed.
• 1 Mile: This event is untimed.
• Participation: You can walk or run either event.

WHEN

Saturday, June 20, 2026

WHERE

In Front of Burgaw Presbyterian Church
200 E Fremont Street
Burgaw, NC 28425

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register Before the Race: Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner.
• Register At Pre-Race Packet Pickup or On Race Day: To register at packet pickup or race morning, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone.
• Online Registration: You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.

PARKING

Street parking will be limited. Additional parking will be available along the grassy railroad right-of-way (runs between Dickerson and Dudley streets).

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

For the Full Schedule, click HERE.

HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE

• Beneficiary: The NC Blueberry Festival 5K Run benefits PATH.
• Mission: Pender Alliance for Total Health (PATH) provides access to an Integrated System of Care for Pender County youth and their families.
• Wellness Promotion: PATH works within the schools to promote wellness for all children and teens within the county.
• Convenience: Patients get seen the same day, helping students miss less school and parents miss no work!