The Flightless Pigeon Trail Run
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Currituck County, North Carolina
- Price $17.30 - $38.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day at The Flightless Pigeon Trail Run on Saturday, October 11, 2025, set against the beautiful backdrop of Barco, Currituck. This exciting event offers a range of race distances to cater to all levels of participants, including a fun-filled 1-mile Taxi-Trot, a challenging 5K, and a scenic 10K course that winds around the airport hangars and through picturesque trails. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to engage with the community, this event promises a fantastic experience for everyone.
Not only will you enjoy a great day of running, but you'll also be supporting a worthy cause! All proceeds from The Flightless Pigeon Trail Run will benefit Kids First, Inc., an organization dedicated to providing help, healing, and hope to children in northeastern North Carolina who have faced abuse or neglect. After the races, stick around for the vibrant Planes and Plows festival featuring vendors, food trucks, games, and even plane rides! Don’t miss this opportunity to run, have fun, and make a positive impact in your community. Join us for a day full of excitement and camaraderie!
Not only will you enjoy a great day of running, but you'll also be supporting a worthy cause! All proceeds from The Flightless Pigeon Trail Run will benefit Kids First, Inc., an organization dedicated to providing help, healing, and hope to children in northeastern North Carolina who have faced abuse or neglect. After the races, stick around for the vibrant Planes and Plows festival featuring vendors, food trucks, games, and even plane rides! Don’t miss this opportunity to run, have fun, and make a positive impact in your community. Join us for a day full of excitement and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
Whether you are a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to experience the Currituck County Campus and regional airport, these courses will deliver! This event is a collaboration between multiple organizations, and we are proud to offer a variety of races including a 1-mile fun run a 5k as well as a scenic 10-k.
We are honored to help support Kids First, Inc. whose mission is to provide Help, Healing, and Hope to children in northeastern North Carolina who have been abused or neglected. Please know that 100% of the proceeds from this event will go directly to Kids First, Inc.
Runners and walkers' welcome! We recommend that strollers and dogs (leash required) start at the back. If you don't have a pup and want to walk one, let us know and the local animal shelter will provide a friendly dog that will certainly enjoy the experience with you!
The challenging courses are very unique, maps are soon to come! The course winds around the airport hangars then out onto a mix of trails, dirt and pave roads. You may see wildlife as you go around several ponds.
Award categories/divisions: Tarmac 10k: First to Cross the Finish Line -- Flyboy Award presented to the first male to finish -- The Ace Award to the first female finisher; Age Division -- Trophies to first 3 male and 3 female finisher in each age category - 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up; Trophies awarded to top male and top female active military or veteran; Top Gun Award recognizes the oldest runner to complete the 5k and the 10k.
Flight Deck 5k: First to Cross the Finish Line -- first male to finish and first female finisher; Age Division -- Trophies to first male and first female finisher in each age category - 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up.
1 mile Taxi-Trot: the top 3 male and female finishers (12 and under) will receive an award, and all competitors will receive their pilot's wings and race medal. Wheelchair Division: Top Male and Top Female. Also, the Cloud Commander Award recognizes the youngest participant to cross the finish line.
**All finishers in each race will receive a race medal. DUE TO WHEN THE SHIRTS HAVE TO BE ORDERED ONCE WE REACH 150 PARTICIPANTS SHIRTS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION PRICE. PROCEEDS GO TO KIDS FIRST.
This isn't the only event of the day. Stay after the race to enjoy the free Planes and Plows festival which will host multiple vendors, games, food trucks and plane rides.
Check out the race website at: www.tarmac10k.com [https://www.tarmac10k.com] to see a list of awards and prizes -- as well as more information about the event!
We are honored to help support Kids First, Inc. whose mission is to provide Help, Healing, and Hope to children in northeastern North Carolina who have been abused or neglected. Please know that 100% of the proceeds from this event will go directly to Kids First, Inc.
Runners and walkers' welcome! We recommend that strollers and dogs (leash required) start at the back. If you don't have a pup and want to walk one, let us know and the local animal shelter will provide a friendly dog that will certainly enjoy the experience with you!
The challenging courses are very unique, maps are soon to come! The course winds around the airport hangars then out onto a mix of trails, dirt and pave roads. You may see wildlife as you go around several ponds.
Award categories/divisions: Tarmac 10k: First to Cross the Finish Line -- Flyboy Award presented to the first male to finish -- The Ace Award to the first female finisher; Age Division -- Trophies to first 3 male and 3 female finisher in each age category - 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up; Trophies awarded to top male and top female active military or veteran; Top Gun Award recognizes the oldest runner to complete the 5k and the 10k.
Flight Deck 5k: First to Cross the Finish Line -- first male to finish and first female finisher; Age Division -- Trophies to first male and first female finisher in each age category - 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up.
1 mile Taxi-Trot: the top 3 male and female finishers (12 and under) will receive an award, and all competitors will receive their pilot's wings and race medal. Wheelchair Division: Top Male and Top Female. Also, the Cloud Commander Award recognizes the youngest participant to cross the finish line.
**All finishers in each race will receive a race medal. DUE TO WHEN THE SHIRTS HAVE TO BE ORDERED ONCE WE REACH 150 PARTICIPANTS SHIRTS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION PRICE. PROCEEDS GO TO KIDS FIRST.
This isn't the only event of the day. Stay after the race to enjoy the free Planes and Plows festival which will host multiple vendors, games, food trucks and plane rides.
Check out the race website at: www.tarmac10k.com [https://www.tarmac10k.com] to see a list of awards and prizes -- as well as more information about the event!
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