In 2017, The NC Honey Festival was launched in Whiteville, NC as a Fathers’ Day gift to beekeeper and prostate cancer survivor Carl Cutler. For the inaugural year, The Carl Cutler Run took place during the morning before the vendor showcase festival and offered the community a free 5K walk/Run to show support for Prostate Cancer Awareness. This year, the festival will celebrate its 10 year and the Carl Cutler Run is returning as a part of this milestone.

The 10th Annual NC Honey Festival is set to take place on Saturday, September 12th, 2026 in Downtown Whiteville. Details for the Carl Cutler Run will be released to the public on May 14th, 2026.

We are excited to bring this meaningful experience back to Columbus County. Please visit NCHoneyFestival.com and follow the festival on social media for updates. If you would like to collaborate with the planning team, please send an email to CarlCutlerRun@gmail.com.

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