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 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!
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!
Jun 20, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$30.00
Jun 20, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
07:05
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Burgaw.
Burgaw is a town in and the county seat of Pender County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,088 at the 2020 census.
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