NC Fossil Fest 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The in-person NC Fossil Fest 5K run will be held on Sunday, May 25 in Aurora, NC.

Join us for our Annual NC Fossil Festival 5K Fossil Run! The 5K will take place in the Town of Aurora. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Aurora Fossil Museum.

🏆 Awards and Prizes

• Eligibility: All runners participating in person will be eligible for awards.
• Top Awards: Awards will be given for Top Overall Male/Female.
• Age Group Awards: Age group awards for Male/Female will also be presented.
• Race Bib Pickup: Race bibs can be picked up on race day in front of the Aurora Fossil Museum starting at 7am.

🎉 Fossil Festival Activities

After the race, enjoy the Fossil Festival activities! Dig for teeth, visit the food and product vendors, explore the educational booths!

🌐 Virtual Participation

If you can't make it to the in-person event, you can opt to participate in our virtual event during the dates of May 01 - May 25. See virtual FAQ's for more information on how to download the RaceJoy app and submit your results.

• Shipping Fee: An $8 shipping fee will be added to the registration fee to cover the cost of mailing your race packet to you.

🥇 Finisher's Medal

All racers, whether in-person or virtual, will receive a custom Finisher's Medal to commemorate participation in this year's Fossil Fest 5K!

👕 T-Shirt for Early Registrants

All racers signing up by April 25th will also receive a 2025 North Carolina Fossil Festival T-shirt!

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the official race page at NC Fossil Fest 5K Race.