NC Fossil Fest 5K
- Date Sun 18th May 2025 - Sun 1st June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Aurora, North Carolina
- Price $33.35 - $38.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling experience at the NC Fossil Fest 5K, happening on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in the charming town of Aurora, Beaufort! This exciting annual event invites runners of all ages to participate in a scenic 5K run while supporting the nonprofit Aurora Fossil Museum. The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, so be sure to arrive early to pick up your race bib and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the Fossil Festival. Attendees can dive into a day filled with fun activities including fossil digging, exploring educational booths, and sampling delicious treats from local vendors.
Whether you're racing in person or choosing the virtual option available from May 18 to June 1, every participant will earn a custom Finisher's Medal to celebrate their achievement. Plus, those who register by April 25 will receive an exclusive 2025 North Carolina Fossil Festival T-shirt! With awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as age group prizes, this event is all about community, competition, and celebrating the wonders of fossils. Gather your friends and family for this jaw-some event and make unforgettable memories at the NC Fossil Fest 5K!
Whether you're racing in person or choosing the virtual option available from May 18 to June 1, every participant will earn a custom Finisher's Medal to celebrate their achievement. Plus, those who register by April 25 will receive an exclusive 2025 North Carolina Fossil Festival T-shirt! With awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as age group prizes, this event is all about community, competition, and celebrating the wonders of fossils. Gather your friends and family for this jaw-some event and make unforgettable memories at the NC Fossil Fest 5K!
Organiser's Description
THE IN-PERSON NC FOSSIL FEST 5K RUN WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, MAY 25 AT 8:00AM 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 7:50am. 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 teeth, visit the food and product vendors, explore the educational booths!
All runners participating in-person will be eligible for awards. Awards will be given for Top 3 Overall Male/Female as well as top 3 age group awards for Male/Female. Thank you to our generous sponsor, Fleet Feet, awards will be gift certificates to their shop!
If you can't make it to the in-person event, you can opt to participate in our virtual event during the dates of May 18 - June 1. 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 25TH WILL ALSO RECEIVE A 2025 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 7:50am. 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 teeth, visit the food and product vendors, explore the educational booths!
All runners participating in-person will be eligible for awards. Awards will be given for Top 3 Overall Male/Female as well as top 3 age group awards for Male/Female. Thank you to our generous sponsor, Fleet Feet, awards will be gift certificates to their shop!
If you can't make it to the in-person event, you can opt to participate in our virtual event during the dates of May 18 - June 1. 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 25TH WILL ALSO RECEIVE A 2025 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. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 25th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.70
Swag at event. Eligible for time-based awards. -
Virtual 5K (May 18- June 1)
Incl. $3.35 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.35
Swag will be shipped directly to you at additional cost after the Virtual Run end date (6/1/25). Not eligible for time-based awards.
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