Description

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 May 1st are guaranteed to receive a race t-shirt.  Participants who register after May 1st 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 ages 18+ (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place)

5K Male ages 18+ (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place)

5K Female ages 13-17 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place)

5K Male ages 13-17 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place)

5k Female 12 and under (1st and 2nd place)

5k Male 12 and under (1st and 2nd place)

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