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Beaufort Historic Rotary Road Race

location_city Beaufort

location_on North Carolina

flag United States

calendar_today 13 Jun, 2026

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About the Event

Beaufort Historic Rotary Road Race 

Celebrating 47 years and still going strong! Join us for a beloved local tradition—the Beaufort Rotary Historic Road Race—on June 13, 2026. Choose from a 1M, 5K, or 10K race and be part of a family-friendly event that supports great causes. Proceeds will benefit Rotary International's Polio Plus mission to immunize children worldwide against polio, Carteret Community College Foundation Scholarship Program, and the Boys & Girls Club of Beaufort, NC.

 

UPDATE ON STARTING TIMES: All participants will start according to the schedule below:

 

STARTING TIMES:
7:30 am- 1 Mile Run/Walk
7:55 am- 5K/10K Wheelchair & Baby Jogger participants
8:00 am- 5K Run/10K Run

 

ENTRY FEES:
Individuals-     Register early to make sure you get the T-shirt size you want!   T-shirt order deadline: 5/14/2026.
1-Mile:             $30– REGISTRATION ON-LINE ONLY – Kids 12 and under run free
5K:                  $40- REGISTRATION ON-LINE ONLY – Kids 12 and under run free
10K:                $45 - REGISTRATION ONLINE ONLY

Registration fees are non-refundable.

 

Wheelchair and Baby Jogger participants are welcome in any of the three events. Pets are welcome on leashes or in strollers.

The Town of Beaufort offers free parking on race morning until 10:30 a.m. This applies only to public lots, not privately owned lots. Parking along side streets, if not designated, paid parking is free.

 

PACKET PICKUP:
Pre-registered participants may pick up packets on Friday, June 12th, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. in Beaufort at the Train Depot building,  614 Broad St, Beaufort, NC 28516

Race day packet pickup will be in-person on-site at The Vault Parking Lot 411 Front Street, Beaufort, from 7:00- 7:30 AM.

 

TIMING:
This year's race will be timed by Run the East using disposable Bib Tags. Runners must pick up and wear their race bibs during the race. Make sure you do not bend the timing chip on the bib.

 

AWARDS:
Medallions are given to the following:
Top 3 overall male & female finishers in the 10K & 5K
Top 3 male & female masters finishers in the 10K & 5K
Top 2 male & female age group finishers in the 10K & 5K
Top 1 male & female wheelchair finishers in the 10K & 5K
Top 1 male & female baby joggers in the 5K
Oldest & youngest finishers in all three races


AGE GROUPS:
10K- 12 & under, 13-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-75, 76-79, 80+

5K- 12 & under, 13-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-75, 76-79, 80+

1 Mile- 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-75, 76-79, 80+

Races Offered

5K

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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10K

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Road running

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164 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Beaufort.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 20.0° / 29.9°
wb_sunny 21.4° / 30.5°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 9.9 /
water_drop 72.2%

About Beaufort

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Beaufort is the easternmost town in the Crystal Coast region of North Carolina; the county seat; and the third-oldest town in the state. Established in 1713 on the Newport River, Beaufort was named after Henry Somerset, the Duke of Beaufort. Beaufort's two main claims to fame are its intact historical homes and its connection with the dreaded pirate Blackbeard. The town's name is pronounced differently than that of its South Carolina namesake; this Beaufort is "BO-furt".

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