The in-person NC Fossil Fest 5K run will be held on Sunday, May 25 at 8:00am 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.  Race bibs can be picked up on race day in front of the Aurora Fossil Museum at 7:00 a.m.  Please arrive by 7:30 a.m. so you can park in the designated Festival Parking (grass lots south of Main Street), walk to the Race Start, and pick up your bib before 7:50am. If you arrive after 7:45 a.m. you may be late starting the race.  After the race, stay and enjoy the Fossil Festival activities! Dig for teeth, visit the food and product vendors, explore the educational booths!

All runners participating in-person will be eligible for awards.  Awards will be given for Top 3 Overall Male/Female as well as top 3 age group awards for Male/Female.  Thank you to our generous sponsor, Fleet Feet, awards will be gift certificates to their shop!

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 18 - June 1. See Virtual FAQ's for more information. An $8 shipping fee will be added to the registration fee to cover the cost of mailing your race packet to you.

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

All racers signing up by April 25th will also receive a 2025 North Carolina Fossil Festival T-shirt!  Encourage your family and friends to sign up with you for this jaw-some swag!