Beaufort Historic Rotary Road Race

Beaufort Historic Rotary Road Race

Celebrating 47 years and still going strong! Join us for a beloved local tradition—the Beaufort Rotary Historic Road Race—on June 13, 2026. Choose from a 1M, 5K, or 10K race and be part of a family-friendly event that supports great causes. Proceeds will benefit Rotary International's Polio Plus mission to immunize children worldwide against polio and the Carteret County Domestic Violence Program.

Starting Times

• 7:30 am: 1 Mile Run/Walk
• 7:55 am: 5K/10K Wheelchair & Baby Jogger participants
• 8:00 am: 5K Run/10K Run

Entry Fees

• Individuals: Register early to make sure you get the T-shirt size you want! T-shirt order deadline: 5/14/2026.
• 1-Mile: $30– REGISTRATION ON-LINE ONLY – Kids 12 and under run free
• 5K: $40- REGISTRATION ON-LINE ONLY – Kids 12 and under run free
• 10K: $45 - REGISTRATION ONLINE ONLY

Registration fees are non-refundable.

Participants

• Wheelchair and Baby Jogger: Participants are welcome in any of the three events.
• Pets: Pets are welcome on leashes or in strollers.
• Parking: The Town of Beaufort offers free parking on race morning until 10:30 a.m. This applies only to public lots, not privately owned lots.
• Street Parking: Parking along side streets, if not designated, paid parking is free.

Packet Pickup

Pre-registered participants may pick up packets on Friday, June 12th, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. in Beaufort at the Train Depot building, 614 Broad St, Beaufort, NC 28516

Race day packet pickup will be in-person on-site at The Vault Parking Lot, 411 Front Street, Beaufort from 7:00-7:30 AM.

Timing

This year's race will be timed by Run the East using disposable Bib Tags. Runners must pick up and wear their race bibs during the race. Make sure you do not bend the timing chip on the bib.

Awards

• Top 3 overall: Male & female finishers in the 10K & 5K
• Top 3 male & female: Masters finishers in the 10K & 5K
• Top 2: Male & female age group finishers in the 10K & 5K
• Oldest & youngest: Finishers in all three races

Age Groups

10K Age Groups: 12 & under, 13-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-75, 76-79, 80+

5K Age Groups: 12 & under, 13-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-75, 76-79, 80+

1 Mile Age Groups: 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-75, 76-79, 80+

For more details and registration, visit the official race page.