NC Potato Festival Tater Trot (5K Run & 1 Mile Walk)

NC Potato Festival Tater Trot (5K Run & 1 Mile Walk)

Sat May 16, 2026

Events:

• North Carolina Potato Festival Tater Trot (5K Run & 1 Mile Walk)
• North Carolina Potato Festival Tater Tot Trot (1 Mile Fun Walk/Run)

Place: Charles Creek Park, 719 Riverside Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

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.

Location: Charles Creek Park Elizabeth City NC US - 27909

Courses and prices:

• Course name: North Carolina Potato Festival Tater Trot (5K Run & 1 Mile Walk), Distance: 5K, Prices: $35.00 - $45.00
• Course name: North Carolina Potato Festival Tater Tot Trot (1 Mile Fun Walk/Run), Distance: 1 Miles, Prices: $30.00 - $40.00