NC Potato Festival Tater Trot (5K Run & 1 Mile Walk)
About this race
ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!!
Come join us in Elizabeth City, North Carolina on Saturday, May 16, 2026 for our Annual North Carolina Potato Festival Tater Trot (5K Run and 1 Mile Walk)! This event is sponsored by the Coast Guard Enlisted Association (CGEA) in partnership with the North Carolina Potato Festival.
This is a family-fun event and will be timed by Mettle Events.
Registration is only $35.00 until May 1, 2026 with guaranteed race swag . Fees will increase to $45.00 May 1, 2026 . Same day sign up will be available for $45.00 (cash only) but with no guaranteed swag.
This race directly supports the local CGEA and our community. The Coast Guard Enlisted Association supports Coast Guard members and their families, as well as our community. Bring your friends and family and come break a sweat with us before diving into those delicious French fries and festival goodies.
Join fellow runners on May 18, 2024 for the NC Potato Festival Tater Trot (5K Run & 1 Mile Walk). It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Elizabeth City.
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CGEA North Carolina Potato Festival 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
This is a TIMED 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk to celebrate the North Carolina Potato Festival hosted in partnership with the United States Coast Guard Enlisted Association. Everyone of all ages is welcome to participate in this fun event. Selection as a “Coast Guard City” is a significant achievement for Elizabeth City, earned as a result of 75 years of building a strong and lasting relationship between the Coast Guard men and women who serve in Elizabeth City and our community.
CGEA 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run
The 5k and 1 Mile events start at the same time and location.
About Elizabeth City
NC Potato Festival Tater Trot (5K Run & 1 Mile Walk) takes place in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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