Mumfest MUMosa 5k & Fun Run 2026

The Mumfest MUMosa 5K & Fun Run is a fall run/walk in historic downtown New Bern, North Carolina. It offers a 5K, a 1-mile Fun Run, and virtual options for both distances. The in-person race begins at 210 E Front Street. New Bern Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Swiss Bear Inc., organizes the event. It coincides with Mumfest weekend, meaning participants share downtown with a larger festival crowd, not a standalone road race. The 5K route partially uses closed streets within the Mumfest festival footprint, guiding runners through the downtown area filled with music, food, arts, and family activities. Mumfest attracts tens of thousands of visitors. The race is intended for casual runners, walkers, families, and local competitors seeking a short event integrated into the festival day. The 5K includes awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, plus age-group awards for ages 10 and under through 70+.