Miles for Music

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Event Date: May 16, 2026
• Location: 500 Front Street, Beaufort, NC
• Event Type: 7th Annual East Carteret High School Band Miles for Music 5K and 1 mile fun run/walk
• Experience: Beautiful, historic downtown Beaufort with a morning run or walk down Front Street.

🎶 Benefits of Participation

• Support: Proceeds will benefit the East Carteret High School Marching Mariners.
• Uses: Funds will help purchase and upgrade instruments, band equipment, and provide financial assistance to band students.
• Support Needs: Additional needs of the band program will also be supported by your participation.
• Community Impact: Engage with and support local music education.

👕 T-Shirt Information

• Guarantee: All participants registered by April 30th are guaranteed a race t-shirt.
• Availability: Participants registering after April 30th may receive a t-shirt based on availability.
• Action: Don’t delay, register today!
• Inclusion: Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome to participate in both distances.

🏆 Awards

• 5K Female Masters: Ages 40+ (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
• 5K Male Masters: Ages 40+ (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
• 5K Female: Ages 18-39 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place)
• 5K Male: Ages 18-39 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place)
• 5K Female: Ages 13-17 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place)
• 5K Male: Ages 13-17 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place)
• 5K Female: Ages 12 and under (1st and 2nd place)
• 5K Male: Ages 12 and under (1st and 2nd place)

🏞️ Course Information

• Route: Out and back route offering beautiful waterfront views along Front Street.
• Accessibility: Easy, flat course suitable for wheelchair accessibility.
• Beginner Friendly: A great opportunity for first-time runners.
• Location: Historic downtown Beaufort, NC.

📦 Packet Pick Up

• Race Day: Packet pick up will be available on the morning of the race starting at 7:00 am at John Newton Park, 500 Front Street, downtown Beaufort waterfront.
• Early Pick Up: Available at the Periwinkle 110 Middle Lane on Friday, May 15th from 5pm-8pm.

For more information and to register, visit the official race page: Miles for Music Race.