The Minutemen Muster Trot

The Minutemen Muster Trot is held in Morehead City, North Carolina, on November 24, 2026, with two road formats starting together at 12:30 PM: a 5K (3.1 miles) and a 1-mile run. The midday start is unusual for a road race and gives you a relaxed morning before heading to the start line.

With both distances going off at the same time, families can split up by age and ability and regroup at the finish. The 5K is a good target for anyone who has been running two or three times a week for a month, and a solid tune-up for experienced runners in the middle of a winter training block. The mile is short enough for kids and walkers, but also a chance for faster runners to test their leg speed. A midday start in late November on the North Carolina coast usually means mild temperatures, so a light layer is generally all you need.