Miles for Music
About the Event
What better way to spend a weekend than visiting the Crystal Coast! Start the weekend off right by joining us on May 16, 2026 for the 7th Annual East Carteret High School Band Miles for Music 5K and 1 mile fun run/walk. Be a part of this annual event and experience beautiful, historic downtown Beaufort with a morning run (or walk) down Front Street.
Proceeds generated from event sponsorship and participant registration will directly benefit the East Carteret High School Marching Mariners. Your participation will help our band purchase and upgrade instruments, purchase band equipment, provide financial assistance to band students, and also support additional needs of our band program.
All participants registered by April 30th are guaranteed to receive a race t-shirt. Participants who register after April 30th are not guaranteed a t-shirt and may receive one based on availability. Don’t delay, register today!
Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome to participate in both distances.
Awards:
5K Female Masters ages 40+ (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
5K Male Masters ages 40+ (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
5K Female ages 18-39 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
5K Male ages 18-39 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
5K Female ages 13-17 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
5K Male ages 13-17 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
5k Female 12 and under (1st and 2nd)
5k Male 12 and under (1st and 2nd)
Course:
The out and back route offers beautiful waterfront views along Front Street as you run (or walk) along the 5K and 1 mile course in historic downtown Beaufort, NC. An easy, flat course with wheelchair accessibility and this a great opportunity for first time runners.
Packet Pick Up:
Packet pick up will be available on the morning of the race starting at 7:00 am at John Newton Park, 500 Front Street, downtown Beaufort waterfront.
Early packet pick up will be available at the periwinkle 110 Middle Lane on Friday May 15th 5pm-8pm
Join fellow runners on May 16, 2026 for the Miles for Music. It's a fantastic 9.7K, 19.3K, 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Beaufort.
Races Offered
Running
Miles for Music 6 Hour Endurance Event
To be considered a finisher, you must complete one mile loop EVERY hour for six hours. If you wish to complete more, you may (and you probably will...because we believe in you)! You get to pick which hour you start (as long as if you are done by 7PM...latest start time is 1PM).
Miles for Music 12 Hour Endurance Event
To be considered a finisher, you must complete one mile loop EVERY hour for 12 hours. If you wish to complete more, you may (and you probably will...because we believe in you)!
5K
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
About Beaufort
Miles for Music takes place in Beaufort, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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