Ham & Yam Hog Trot 5K

Smithfield, NC

Join us in downtown Smithfield, NC as part of the 40th annual Ham & Yam Festival for the exciting Hog Trot 5K and the half-mile Piglet Stampede!

The starting point for both the 5K and the Piglet Stampede will be the Girl Scout Hut located at 306 S. Second Street, Smithfield, NC.  The stampede starts at 8:30am and the 5K at 9:00am. Both races will be run out and back on the scenic Neuse River Greenway.

We will have waters available for participants after the race as well as at the turn-around point and bananas available after the race. After the runners have returned, we will pass out the age group awards and the overall top finishers.


Registration Prices:

  • Hot Trot 5K:  $40
  • Piglet Stampede Kids Run:  $10
Registration includes a Gildan Softstyle t-shirt (YS-3XL).  Last day to register to get a shirt on race day is Friday, April 10th.


Packet Pickup:

There is no advanced check-in.  Packet pickup is race day only.


Race Schedule:
  • Check-In starts at 7:00 AM
  • Piglet Stampede starts at 8:30 AM
  • 5K starts at 9:00 AM


5K Results & Awards:

5K finishers can get their race results in several ways:
  • Visit the green Precision Race RESULTS tent where you can get your personal results printout with your time and your overall, gender and age group rankings.
  • View LIVE results online HERE
  • View LIVE results in the free ItsYourRace mobile app.
Awards will be provided for these top finishers:
  • Top 3 overall M & F
  • Top 3 M & F in these age groups:  12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+


Parking:

Street parking is available in the areas shown in red below:




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When & Where

May 2, 2026

Saturday

9:00 AM

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