NC Blueberry Festival 5K
- Date Sat 21st June 2025
- Location Burgaw, North Carolina
- Price $28.00 - $33.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the NC Blueberry Festival 5K, taking place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in beautiful Burgaw, North Carolina. This exhilarating race is part of the 22nd Annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival, a vibrant celebration filled with live music, craft vendors, a car and truck show, and even a pie-eating contest! Runners will enjoy the scenic charm of historic downtown Burgaw as they tackle the timed 5K or opt for the untimed 1 Mile fun run.
As the race wraps up, the festivities continue with an array of attractions and the chance to savor fresh, locally grown blueberries—an unbeatable reward for your efforts! With opportunities for both runners and cyclists, including the non-competitive Tour de Blueberry, this event is perfect for participants of all ages. Join us in supporting a great cause, as proceeds from the race benefit PATH, promoting wellness for youth in Pender County. Don't miss out on this community celebration—mark your calendars for a day filled with health, happiness, and blueberries!
As the race wraps up, the festivities continue with an array of attractions and the chance to savor fresh, locally grown blueberries—an unbeatable reward for your efforts! With opportunities for both runners and cyclists, including the non-competitive Tour de Blueberry, this event is perfect for participants of all ages. Join us in supporting a great cause, as proceeds from the race benefit PATH, promoting wellness for youth in Pender County. Don't miss out on this community celebration—mark your calendars for a day filled with health, happiness, and blueberries!
Organiser's Description
WHAT
NORTH CAROLINA BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL 5K RUN
The NC Blueberry Festival 5K kicks of a full Saturday of events during the 22nd Annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival featuring live music, craft vendors, a car and truck show, a pie-eating contest, and of course, lots of fresh blueberries. Runners experience the picturesque small-town charm of historic downtown Burgaw during the town's premier event of the year. The festival also hosts a non-competitive bicycle ride on Saturday morning - the Tour de Blueberry. There's nothing like finishing a brisk run or ride with some fresh, locally grown blueberries!
STAY FOR THE NC BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL
As the race finishes, the NC Blueberry Festival kicks off and provides participants with an array of music and attractions to enjoy all day long!
For more information on the NC Blueberry Festival, visit their website HERE [http://www.ncblueberryfestival.com/]
DISTANCED OFFERED
5K | This event is timed
1 Mile | This event is untimed
*You can walk or run either event
WHEN
Saturday, June 21, 2025
WHERE
In Front of Burgaw Presbyterian Church
200 E Fremont Street
Burgaw, NC 28425
HOW TO REGISTER
_Register Before the Race:_ Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner
_Register At Pre-Race Packet Pickup or On Race Day:_ To register at packet pickup or race morning, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone. You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.
PARKING
Street parking will be limited. Additional parking will be available along the grassy railroad right-of-way (runs between Dickerson and Dudley streets).
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
For the Full Schedule, click HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/NCBlueberryFestival5K/Page-1]
HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE
The NC Blueberry Festival 5K Run benefits PATH.
Pender Alliance for Total Health (PATH) provides access to an Integrated System of Care for Pender County youth, their families, teachers and staff. PATH works within the schools to promote wellness for all children and teens within the county.
With school-based Health Centers and an integrated care approach, children can be seen where they spend most of their time - at school. Patients get seen the same day and parents dont have to leave work and try to get an appointment with a doctor. Students miss less school and parents often dont miss any work!
NORTH CAROLINA BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL 5K RUN
The NC Blueberry Festival 5K kicks of a full Saturday of events during the 22nd Annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival featuring live music, craft vendors, a car and truck show, a pie-eating contest, and of course, lots of fresh blueberries. Runners experience the picturesque small-town charm of historic downtown Burgaw during the town's premier event of the year. The festival also hosts a non-competitive bicycle ride on Saturday morning - the Tour de Blueberry. There's nothing like finishing a brisk run or ride with some fresh, locally grown blueberries!
STAY FOR THE NC BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL
As the race finishes, the NC Blueberry Festival kicks off and provides participants with an array of music and attractions to enjoy all day long!
For more information on the NC Blueberry Festival, visit their website HERE [http://www.ncblueberryfestival.com/]
DISTANCED OFFERED
5K | This event is timed
1 Mile | This event is untimed
*You can walk or run either event
WHEN
Saturday, June 21, 2025
WHERE
In Front of Burgaw Presbyterian Church
200 E Fremont Street
Burgaw, NC 28425
HOW TO REGISTER
_Register Before the Race:_ Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner
_Register At Pre-Race Packet Pickup or On Race Day:_ To register at packet pickup or race morning, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone. You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.
PARKING
Street parking will be limited. Additional parking will be available along the grassy railroad right-of-way (runs between Dickerson and Dudley streets).
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
For the Full Schedule, click HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/NCBlueberryFestival5K/Page-1]
HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE
The NC Blueberry Festival 5K Run benefits PATH.
Pender Alliance for Total Health (PATH) provides access to an Integrated System of Care for Pender County youth, their families, teachers and staff. PATH works within the schools to promote wellness for all children and teens within the county.
With school-based Health Centers and an integrated care approach, children can be seen where they spend most of their time - at school. Patients get seen the same day and parents dont have to leave work and try to get an appointment with a doctor. Students miss less school and parents often dont miss any work!
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.30 Fee & NC Blueberry Festival 5K Run Shirt
Sat 21st June 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$33.30
OPENS SOONThis event is timed. You can run or walk this event. -
1 Mile
Incl. $3.00 Fee & NC Blueberry Festival 5K Run Shirt
Sat 21st June 2025 (7:05AM EDT)
$28.00
OPENS SOONThis event is not timed. You can run or walk this event.
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