Neuse River Bridge Run 2026

🏃‍♂️ Neuse River Bridge Run Overview

Adults and children, lace up your running shoes for fun, exercise and a worthy cause! For over 20 years, the Neuse River Bridge Run (NRBR) has been uniting runners, walkers, volunteers and sponsors - all to support five important non-profit organizations in our community. The NRBR follows routes over bridges, through historic neighborhoods, and through downtown New Bern. We offer four events, a 1/2 Marathon, a 10K, a 5K, and the SuperKids Fun Run. In addition to the 4 in-person races the NRBR will continue to offer all four options as virtual events for 2026.

🤝 Mission and Community Impact

• Mission: To serve the community by promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.
• Non-Profits: The Craven Community College Foundation, The Filling Station, Duffyfield Phoenix Project, Mediation Center of Eastern Carolina, and Twin River YMCA all benefit from your participation.
• Revenue Sharing: All five organizations equally share 100% of the net revenue generated by the events.
• Learn More: Please visit this link to learn more about us!

📅 Race Dates

Please note that only the in-person ½ Marathon and 10K events can offer the full bridges experience. Virtual runners will need to plot their own course that does not include runs over the Neuse River Bridge. The Neuse River Bridge is only safe for runners on our designated in-person date of Saturday, May 2, 2026.

🏆 In-Person Events Details

SuperKids Fun Run

• Race Day: Friday, May 1, 2026.
• Fee: $20 per child.
• Start Time: 5:30 p.m.
• Check-in & Registration: 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at Union Point Park.

Click Here for complete details about race day for the SuperKids Fun Run

1/2 Marathon, 10K, and 5K

All three of these events will be timed. A chip enabled bib is required and will be distributed at Race-Kit Pick-up events at the Riverfront Convention Center.

Start Times:

• 7:00 a.m. Half Marathon
• 7:30 a.m. 10K
• 8:15 a.m. 5K

Timing:

Official timing for the Neuse River Bridge Run in-person events will be provided by our partners Run the East. Run the East is North Carolina’s leading provider of professional race timing and management services.

Fees:

Early registration is through February 28th. Current In-Person Fees:

• Half Marathon: $70 ($80 after February 28, 2026)
• 10K: $55 ($65 after February 28, 2026)
• 5K: $45 ($50 after February 28, 2026)
• Kids Run: $20 (no price change)

The top three finishers in the in-person races will receive Gold, Silver or Bronze medals.

🌐 Virtual Events

Virtual Fees:

• Half Marathon: $70 ($80 after February 28, 2026)
• 10K: $55 ($65 after February 28, 2026)
• 5K: $45 ($50 after February 28, 2026)
• Kids Run: $20 (no price change)

Date Range: for the virtual events: Friday, May 1 - Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Virtual Races will not be timed, but race results can be tracked and reported via the Smart phone app RaceJoy.

🎉 Post Race Celebration

A celebration for all participants, their families, and supporters will be held in the Riverfront Convention Center of Craven County, with food, soft drinks, and beer served. Awards distribution will begin at 8:30 a.m.