Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Movin' Mullet 5k Run

Swansboro, NC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Sep 15, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Movin' Mullet 5k Run

The Movin' Mullet 5k leans hard into its theme. Runners are encouraged to show up in costume, mullet hairstyle included, and many do. The course is not certified, so treat it as a neighborhood run rather than a PR attempt. It connects to Swansboro's Mullet Festival, so the town already has some energy around it when race morning arrives.

Parking is available at Town Hall and at a bank on Main Street. Church Street and Front Street are closed on race day, so plan your approach accordingly. Street parking elsewhere in town is generally open unless posted otherwise.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

· 2025 results

398finishers

16:46winner

31:17median

1:01:22cutoff

Top 3: ATTICUS BRINSON (16:46) · COLE WEIMER (17:22) · Anatole Ndizeye (18:15)

The Movin' Mullet 5k Run has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

Mullet 5k Run10/3/2026 08:00$25

Mullet Virtual 5k10/3/2026 08:00$25

Stroller Child Participant (Only 5 and under)10/3/2026 08:00Free

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Common Questions About the Movin' Mullet 5k Run

Will I finish last at the Movin' Mullet 5k Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the race field finished slower than 31:17, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:01:22, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Movin' Mullet 5k Run a good first race?

A field of 398 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first race, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Movin' Mullet 5k Run?

The race winner ran 16:46 while the median finisher took 31:17. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.