NC Potato Festival Tater Trot (5K Run & 1 Mile Walk)
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Elizabeth City, North Carolina
- Price $33.63 - $38.96
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the NC Potato Festival Tater Trot on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in beautiful Elizabeth City, Pasquotank! This exciting annual event features a timed 5K run and a leisurely 1-mile walk, making it perfect for participants of all ages and skill levels. Registration is just $35 until May 1, 2026, ensuring you secure your spot and receive guaranteed race swag. After that date, the fee will increase to $45, with same-day sign-up available for cash only without swag.
Join us for this family-friendly event that not only promotes health and wellness but also supports the local Coast Guard Enlisted Association and community initiatives. So gather your friends and family, lace up your running shoes, and get ready to break a sweat before indulging in the delicious festival treats that await you! Don't miss out on the fun at the NC Potato Festival Tater Trot—mark your calendars and be part of this fantastic celebration!
Join us for this family-friendly event that not only promotes health and wellness but also supports the local Coast Guard Enlisted Association and community initiatives. So gather your friends and family, lace up your running shoes, and get ready to break a sweat before indulging in the delicious festival treats that await you! Don't miss out on the fun at the NC Potato Festival Tater Trot—mark your calendars and be part of this fantastic celebration!
Organiser's Description
ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!!
Come join us in Elizabeth City, North Carolina on Saturday, May 16, 2026 for our Annual North Carolina Potato Festival Tater Trot (5K Run and 1 Mile Walk)! This event is sponsored by the Coast Guard Enlisted Association (CGEA) in partnership with the North Carolina Potato Festival.
This is a family-fun event and will be timed by Mettle Events.
Registration is only $35.00 until May 1, 2026 with guaranteed race swag . Fees will increase to $45.00 May 1, 2026 . Same day sign up will be available for $45.00 (cash only) but with no guaranteed swag.
This race directly supports the local CGEA and our community. The Coast Guard Enlisted Association supports Coast Guard members and their families, as well as our community. Bring your friends and family and come break a sweat with us before diving into those delicious French fries and festival goodies.
Come join us in Elizabeth City, North Carolina on Saturday, May 16, 2026 for our Annual North Carolina Potato Festival Tater Trot (5K Run and 1 Mile Walk)! This event is sponsored by the Coast Guard Enlisted Association (CGEA) in partnership with the North Carolina Potato Festival.
This is a family-fun event and will be timed by Mettle Events.
Registration is only $35.00 until May 1, 2026 with guaranteed race swag . Fees will increase to $45.00 May 1, 2026 . Same day sign up will be available for $45.00 (cash only) but with no guaranteed swag.
This race directly supports the local CGEA and our community. The Coast Guard Enlisted Association supports Coast Guard members and their families, as well as our community. Bring your friends and family and come break a sweat with us before diving into those delicious French fries and festival goodies.
Races
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North Carolina Potato Festival Tater Trot (5K Run & 1 Mile Walk)
Incl. $3.96 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.96
This is a TIMED 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk to celebrate the North Carolina Potato Festival sponsored by the United States Coast Guard Enlisted Association (CGEA). Everyone of all ages is welcome to participate in this fun event. Selection as a Coast Guard City is a significant achievement for Elizabeth City, earned as a result of 75 years of building a strong and lasting relationship between the Coast Guard men and women who serve in Elizabeth City and our community. -
North Carolina Potato Festival Tater Tot Trot (1 Mile Fun Walk/Run)
Incl. $3.63 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.63
The 5k and 1 Mile events start at the same time and location.
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Charles Creek Park, 719 Riverside Ave., Elizabeth City, 27909, NC, United States
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