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Movin' Mullet 5k Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Swansboro, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $35 on Oct 2, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mullet 5k Run | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Stroller Child Participant (Only 5 and under) | Kids | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
| Mullet Virtual 5kVirtual | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Mullet 5k Run: $30 until Oct 1, then $35 until Oct 3.
- Stroller Child Participant (Only 5 and under): Free until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in North Carolina ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in North Carolina runs 35:28, about 11:25 a mile, based on 761 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:55 and men in 31:23.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:03 AM, and the Mullet 5k Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 60 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
106 Church St., Swansboro, NC 28584
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (3 years)398
finishers
31:17
median (10:04 /mi)
16:46
winning time
49% / 51%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Atlantic Coast Timing/EHM Finishlines) for Movin' Mullet 5k Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Movin' Mullet 5k Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:19 or better, the top quarter in 26:20, and half the field in 31:17; the last tenth came in after 49:57.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:37 | 19:37 |
| 20-29 | 25:22 | 19:29 |
| 30-39 | 24:56 | 19:56 |
| 40-49 | 26:18 | 22:33 |
| 50-59 | 28:39 | 24:20 |
| 60-69 | 31:32 | 26:41 |
| 70+ | n/a | 37:47 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 93 percent since 2023.
206
2023
293
2024
398
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Movin' Mullet 5k Run 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 206 to 398 finishers, and the median time dropped from 34:13 to 31:17.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 398 (+36%) | 31:17 | under 23:19 | 16:46 |
| 2024 | 293 (+42%) | 32:12 | under 23:08 | 17:46 |
| 2023 | 206 | 34:13 | under 24:24 | 18:59 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most North Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:20, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Movin' Mullet 5k Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Parking and travel
Parking Information
Town Hall: 601 W Corbett Ave, Swansboro, NC 28584. First Citizens Bank: 302 W Main St, Swansboro, NC 28584. Note: Church Street and Front Street will be closed. Street Parking is available unless other signs say otherwise.
Parking and travel
Visitor Information
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Shirt and medal
Virtual Race
Run anywhere and anytime between now and October 6th. Submit results. Virtual results will be accepted September 25-October 6. Click on the link below to submit. Submit results link. Shipping medals. Medals and shirts (if ordered during…
Rules and FAQ
FAQs
Does everyone receive a finisher medal? Yes, but only those that participate in the race in person or complete it virtually will receive a finisher medal. If the race is sold out and the other option to register is the no medal option then…
Race details
- Where
- 106 Church St., Swansboro, NC 28584Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 60 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Movin' Mullet 5k Run?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in North Carolina ($30).
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 398 runners finished the Mullet 5k Run; the median finish was 31:17 and the winner ran 16:46.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:20, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 106 Church St., Swansboro, NC 28584.
From the organizers
Movin' Mullet 5k Run presented by Marine Chevy
When you hear the word mullet, do you think of the fish or the rockin’ hairstyle? With our race, we hope your future answer will be both. To help Swansboro kick off their Mullet Festival, we will hold the Movin’ Mullet 5K the Saturday before the festival on October 3rd.