Loaves and Fishes and Veterans Services of the Carolinas Run for Recovery

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Start and Finish at Turner & Front Streets, Beaufort NC

Saturday, November 14th, 2026

Race Overview

Addiction to alcohol and drugs and homelessness are at epidemic portions.

Loaves and Fishes of Beaufort

Mission: A Beaufort-based, Christ-centered, residential, substance abuse recovery program.
Services: Provides counseling, shelter, and treatment to men at no cost.
Transition Home: Opened for graduates of the six-month program to stay 12 to 18 months.
Website: www.loavesandfishesnc.org

Veterans Services of the Carolinas (VSC)

Support: Assists Veterans and their families through essential assistance programs.
Programs: Includes Housing, Employment, Outreach, Peer Support, and more.
Collaboration: Works with community partners and faith communities to meet critical needs.
Website: https://www.abccm-vsc.org/

Registration Fees/Dates/Categories

Individual: $25 per person (by 11/1), $30 thereafter.
Group/Team: $15 per person (savings until 11/1), $30 thereafter.
Active Military Discount: $15 per person.
Raffle Entry: Sign up by November 1 to be entered into our raffle.

Packet-Pick Up Information

Race Packet Pick Up: Available on Friday, November 13, 2026 at Beaufort by the Sea Community Church from 5-7 pm.
Morning Pick Up: Also available on the day of the race.
Awards Ceremony: Will be at John Newton Park, across Front Street from Clawson’s Restaurant.
Post-Race Breakfast: Held at Ann Street United Methodist Church (417 Ann St, Beaufort).

Awards/Categories

Overall Finishers: Top three overall male and female finishers will receive awards.
Age Group Awards: Top male and female finishers for each age group will receive medals.
Age Groups: Ages 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

Course

Beaufort has been voted “the coolest small town in America" by Southern Living Magazine. The race course runs down historic Front Street with its beautiful homes and the often-seen wild banker ponies across the waterfront. Course certified USATF #NC19005BW.

Family Getaway Options

Make this a family getaway. Go to Cape Lookout Lighthouse shell collecting. See dozens of ponies on Shackleford Island. Discover dolphins. Kayak islands and waterfront. Beach. Surf fish. Fort Macon.