Beaufort Historic Rotary Road Race

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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, Carteret County Domestic Violence Program.

🕒 Starting Times

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

💰 Entry Fees

• 1-Mile: $30 – REGISTRATION ONLINE ONLY – Kids 12 and under run free
• 5K: $40 – REGISTRATION ONLINE ONLY – Kids 12 and under run free
• 10K: $45 - REGISTRATION ONLINE ONLY
• Note: Registration fees are non-refundable.

🚗 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. Parking along side streets, if not designated, paid parking is free.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Pre-registered Participants: Pick up packets on Friday, June 12th, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the Train Depot building, 614 Broad St, Beaufort, NC 28516.
• Race Day 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

Medallions are given to the following:

• Top 3 Overall: Male & female finishers in the 10K & 5K
• Top 3 Masters: Male & female masters finishers in the 10K & 5K
• Top 2 Age Group: Male & female age group finishers in the 10K & 5K
• Top 1 Wheelchair: Male & female wheelchair finishers in the 10K & 5K
• Top 1 Baby Joggers: Male & female baby joggers in the 5K
• Oldest & Youngest: Finishers in all three races

👶 Age Groups

10K- 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- 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- 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, visit Beaufort Historic Rotary Road Race.