THE RACE
North Carolina Blueberry Festival 5K Run
The NC Blueberry Festival 5K kicks of a full Saturday of events during the 23rd 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!
SWAG
NC BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL 5K RUN SHIRT
*2025 design shown. New design coming soon! Register by April 30, 2026 and attend packet pickup or the race, and you will receive a NC Blueberry Festival 5K shirt in your size. If you register on or after May 1, you can choose from remaining sizes during online registration while supplies last. You must attend or have someone else pick up your shirt. No shirts will be held or shipped.
THE COURSE
In Front of Burgaw Presbyterian Church
200 E Fremont Street
Burgaw, NC 28425
The NC Blueberry Festival 5K and 1 Mile start/finish at the intersection of Walker and Fremont Street. The course is flat and paved. It runs through downtown and residential areas of Burgaw on both streets and sidewalks. A portion of the course runs along the beautiful Osgood Canal Greenway and Urban Trail! Water, fresh blueberries, and other recovery fruits will be provided at the finish line. The course is stroller and wheelchair-friendly. Dogs are not allowed on this course so please leave them at home or with a non-running spectator.
AWARDS
5K AWARDS
Top Male & Top Female will be the inauguaral winners of the Blueberry Cup! Top 3 Overall Males Top 3 Overall Females Top 3 Males & Females in Age Groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
THE CAUSE
How Your Registration Makes a Difference
The NC Blueberry Festival 5K Run benefits PATH. PATH (Pender Alliance for Total Health) provides access to primary and mental health care in all Pender County Schools. Healthy kids thrive! PATH works within the schools to promote wellness for all children and teens in Pender County.
The NC Blueberry Festival 5K is the perfect way to promote healthy and fun activities for all ages!
WHAT
North Carolina Blueberry Festival 5K Run
The NC Blueberry Festival 5K kicks of a full Saturday of events during the 23rd 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 FESTIVALAs 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
DISTANCES OFFERED
5K | This event is timed
1 Mile | This event is untimed
*You can walk or run either event
WHEN
Saturday, June 20, 2026
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
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 don’t have to leave work and try to get an appointment with a doctor. Students miss less school and parents often don’t miss any work!
