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, Carteret County Domestic Violence Program.   UPDATE ON STARTING TIMES: All participants will start according to the schedule below:   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.   Wheelchair and Baby Jogger participants are welcome in any of the three events. Pets are welcome on leashes or in strollers. 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 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:
Medallions are given to the following:
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
Top 1 male & female wheelchair finishers in the 10K & 5K
Top 1 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+