One of the area’s oldest continuously run road races, this event, now in its 35^rd year, is part of the East Carolina Corporate Road Race series.

In 2017 over 250 runners and walkers registered for the 5K. They were led by Shan Guo, who finished in 18:01. Lori Liqouri led the women across the finish line in 21:48.

The 5K Run and the 5K Health Walk both begin at 9 am, and the 1/10-mile Tot Trot starts at 9:45 am. The 5K starts on 111 East 2^nd Street at the Clayton Center and finishes on Horne Street behind the Town Hall. The Tot Trot starts and finishes on Horne Street and will start as soon as the 5K is finished.