NC Fossil Fest 5K
- Date Sun 17th May 2026 - Sun 31st May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Aurora, North Carolina
- Price $28.00 - $33.35
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting adventure at the NC Fossil Fest 5K, taking place on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in the charming town of Aurora, Beaufort, North Carolina! This thrilling 5K run kicks off at 8:00 AM, and participants can look forward to a fun-filled day of racing and fossil exploration. Don’t miss the chance to dig for fossils, enjoy delicious food from local vendors, and visit educational booths after crossing the finish line.
Whether you’re racing in person or participating virtually from May 17 to May 31, every runner will receive a custom Finisher's Medal and, if you register by April 22, a special 2026 North Carolina Fossil Festival T-shirt! With awards for the Top 3 Overall Male and Female finishers, as well as age group awards, there’s plenty of motivation to bring your A-game. Gather your friends and family for this jaw-some event and be part of a community celebration that benefits the nonprofit Aurora Fossil Museum!
Whether you’re racing in person or participating virtually from May 17 to May 31, every runner will receive a custom Finisher's Medal and, if you register by April 22, a special 2026 North Carolina Fossil Festival T-shirt! With awards for the Top 3 Overall Male and Female finishers, as well as age group awards, there’s plenty of motivation to bring your A-game. Gather your friends and family for this jaw-some event and be part of a community celebration that benefits the nonprofit Aurora Fossil Museum!
Organiser's Description
THE IN-PERSON NC FOSSIL FEST 5K RUN WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, MAY 24, AT 8:00 AM IN AURORA, NC.
Join us for our Annual NC Fossil Festival 5K Fossil Run! The 5K will take place in the Town of Aurora. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Aurora Fossil Museum. Race bibs can be picked up on race day in front of the Aurora Fossil Museum at 7:00 a.m. Please arrive by 7:30 a.m. so you can park in the designated Festival Parking (grass lots south of Main Street), walk to the Race Start, and pick up your bib before 7:50 a.m. If you arrive after 7:45 a.m., you may be late starting the race. After the race, stay and enjoy the Fossil Festival activities! Dig for fossils, visit the food and product vendors, and explore the educational booths!
All runners participating in-person will be eligible for awards. Awards will be given for the Top 3 Overall Male/Female, as well as the Top 3 age group awards for Male/Female.
If you can't make it to the in-person event, you can opt to participate in our virtual event from May 17 to May 31. See Virtual FAQ's for more information. An $8 shipping fee will be added to the registration fee to cover the cost of mailing your race packet to you.
ALL RACERS, whether in-person or virtual, will receive a custom Finisher's Medal to commemorate participation in this year's Fossil Fest 5K!
ALL RACERS SIGNING UP BY APRIL 22ND WILL ALSO RECEIVE A 2026 NORTH CAROLINA FOSSIL FESTIVAL T-SHIRT! ENCOURAGE YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO SIGN UP WITH YOU FOR THIS JAW-SOME SWAG!
Join us for our Annual NC Fossil Festival 5K Fossil Run! The 5K will take place in the Town of Aurora. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Aurora Fossil Museum. Race bibs can be picked up on race day in front of the Aurora Fossil Museum at 7:00 a.m. Please arrive by 7:30 a.m. so you can park in the designated Festival Parking (grass lots south of Main Street), walk to the Race Start, and pick up your bib before 7:50 a.m. If you arrive after 7:45 a.m., you may be late starting the race. After the race, stay and enjoy the Fossil Festival activities! Dig for fossils, visit the food and product vendors, and explore the educational booths!
All runners participating in-person will be eligible for awards. Awards will be given for the Top 3 Overall Male/Female, as well as the Top 3 age group awards for Male/Female.
If you can't make it to the in-person event, you can opt to participate in our virtual event from May 17 to May 31. See Virtual FAQ's for more information. An $8 shipping fee will be added to the registration fee to cover the cost of mailing your race packet to you.
ALL RACERS, whether in-person or virtual, will receive a custom Finisher's Medal to commemorate participation in this year's Fossil Fest 5K!
ALL RACERS SIGNING UP BY APRIL 22ND WILL ALSO RECEIVE A 2026 NORTH CAROLINA FOSSIL FESTIVAL T-SHIRT! ENCOURAGE YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO SIGN UP WITH YOU FOR THIS JAW-SOME SWAG!
Races
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NC Fossil Fest 5K - in Person
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 24th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$28.00
Swag at event. Eligible for time-based awards. -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.35 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.35
Swag will be shipped directly to you at additional cost after the Virtual Run end date (5/31/26). Not eligible for time-based awards.
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