Ham & Yam Hog Trot 5K

MAY
2
2026
Join the Hog Trot 5K and Piglet Stampede as part of Smithfield's 40th annual Ham & Yam Festival. The out and back course runs along the scenic Neuse River Greenway. Registration includes a t-shirt, with awards for top finishers and age groups.
Sat 2 May 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Details

The Ham & Yam Hog Trot 5K is part of the 40th annual Ham & Yam Festival in Smithfield, North Carolina. The event features a 5K road race and a half-mile kids' run called the Piglet Stampede.

Both races start at the Girl Scout Hut located at 306 S. Second Street in Smithfield. The course is an out-and-back route on the Neuse River Greenway.

Amenities & Awards

Water is provided at the turnaround point on the course and for participants after the race. Bananas are available after the run. Following the event, awards are presented for overall top finishers and age group winners.

Registration

Registration for the 5K costs $40, and the Piglet Stampede kids' run costs $10. Registration includes a Gildan Softstyle t-shirt. The last day to register and be guaranteed a shirt for race day is Friday, April 10, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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