Purple & Gold Road Race

Purple & Gold Road Race Saturday, February 27, 2027 | Greenville, NC

ARRRRGH… are you ready to run?! ‍☠️

Get ready for the Purple & Gold Road Race and choose your challenge! Whether you’re looking for a quick 4-mile run, ready to tackle 10 miles, or want to go all in with the Double Down and complete both races for a total of 14 miles, there’s a distance for everyone.

All participants will receive a race t-shirt and finisher’s medal, with awards presented to top finishers.

Best of all, your participation helps support ECU Alumni and, through them, the ECU Chancellor’s Scholars program.

Registration:

Early Registration - Through December 31, 2026

Double Down Challenge (10-Miler & 4-Miler): $70

10-Miler: $50

4-Miler: $35

Regular Registration - January 1–February 7, 2027

Double Down Challenge (10-Miler & 4-Miler): $75

10-Miler: $55

4-Miler: $40

Late Registration - February 8–26, 2027

Double Down Challenge (10-Miler & 4-Miler): $80

10-Miler: $60

4-Miler: $45

Race Day Registration - February 27, 2027

Double Down Challenge (10-Miler & 4-Miler): $85

10-Miler: $65

4-Miler: $50

ECU Students receive a special flat-rate registration fee:

Double Down Challenge (10-Miler & 4-Miler): $60

10-Miler: $40

4-Miler: $25

**Students will need to provide their name and PirateID/ECU email during registration. This information will be cross-checked to confirm student discount eligibility.

Participant Giveaway:

Race T-Shirt

Finisher’s Medal

Come run for the purple and gold, challenge yourself, and help support the next generation of ECU scholars! 