NC Seafood Festival Twin Bridges 8k

The NC Seafood Festival is bringing back the Twin Bridges Race October 3, 2026!

The 2026 NC Seafood Festival includes the Twin Bridges Race, a certified 8K runner's course, perfect for beginners and veterans alike. The event kicks off at the NOAA Laboratory in Beaufort and takes the scenic route over the Morehead City Bridge, through historic downtown Morehead City, over the Atlantic Beach Bridge, and ends at the finish line right on the AB Causeway! This race is a chance to test your endurance and experience the camaraderie of a mini-marathon, with captivating views over two bridges and the incredible scenery of the Crystal Coast. Grab your running shoes, we'll see you in October!

AWARDS & CATEGORIES:

1 - Medal & Trophy Overall Top Male
1 - Medal & Trophy Overall Top Female
1 - Medal For Top Male In Each Age Category
1 - Medal For Top Female In Each Age Category

Age Groups: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

REGISTRATION FEES & DATES:  8K - $45.00 through August 31; $55 through September 30; $60 through race day  

GIVEAWAYS:

Twin Bridges T- Shirt
Sizes: Based on availability - You must register before August 28th to guarantee your shirt size. After August 28th is based on availability. 

All participants will receive a certificate with their final time.

Check-in begins at 7:00 am Saturday, October 3, and remains open until race begins.

PARKING:

Participants can park at the AB Causeway shopping center no later than 0730 and will be bussed to the start. Busses will begin shuttling runners at 0700. No vehicles will be allowed on Pivers Island.  If participants choose to get dropped off they will have to dismount at the intersection of State Road 105 and Pivers Island Rd. From there they will have to walk .25 mile onto Pivers Island to the race start.

Race Finish & Parking
407 Atlantic Beach Causeway
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

1.  What is the address of the race? Where can I park?

Race Start
101 Pivers Island Rd
Beaufort, NC 28516

Race Finish & Parking
Causeway Shopping Center
407 Atlantic Beach Causeway
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512


2. Description 

The 2026 NC Seafood Festival includes the Twin Bridges Race, a certified 8K runner's course, perfect for beginners and veterans alike. The event kicks off at the NOAA Laboratory in Beaufort and takes the scenic route over the Morehead City Bridge, through historic downtown Morehead City, over the Atlantic Beach Bridge, and ends at the finish line right on the AB Causeway! This race is a chance to test your endurance and experience the camaraderie of a mini-marathon, with captivating views over two bridges and the incredible scenery of the Crystal Coast. Grab your running shoes, we'll see you in October!


3. What is the race name? 

Twin Bridges 8k - October 3, 2026 - Race Starts at 8:00am


4. How do I get to the race start? Can I have someone drop me off? 

Participants can park at the Atlantic Beach Causeway shopping center no later than 7:30am and will be bussed to the start. Buses will begin shuttling runners at 7:00am. No vehicles will be allowed onto Pivers Island.  If participants choose to get dropped off they will have to dismount at the intersection of State Road 105 and Pivers Island Rd. From there, they will walk 1/4 mile onto Pivers Island to start the race. 


5. Misc.

Check-in and bib pick-up will be located at the race start. 

Porta Johns will be provided at both the start and finish. There will be trash cans at the race start to dispose of water bottles, Gatorade, etc.. Participants should not bring anything with them on the bus they don't plan to throw away or wear during the run.