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Corolla Thanksgiving Day Wild Turkey 5k/1 Mile
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Corolla Thanksgiving Day Wild Turkey 5k/1 Mile

Corolla, North Carolina, United States View on map
Nov 26, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
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About this race

Thanksgiving Day 5k/1 Mile in Corolla at The Whalehead Club
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-Pre race day packet pick-up and late registration is available from 3 - 6:30 PM Wednesday November 25, 2026
at The GYM Located at 3712 N. Croatan Hwy Kitty Hawk, NC 27949.
-Late race day check in is available onsite at the start/finish line 6:30 - 7:45 AM
in front of the Whalehead Club (1100 Club Rd Corolla, NC 27927)

Race Day Check-in: 6:30-7:45 am 
8 am Fun Run
8:15 am 5k Race Start
8:50-9:30 am Thanksgiving-Post Race hospitality, and awards.
5k/1 Mile Field Limit: 500
Fun Run Limit: 100

Registration and Race Fee:
Long Sleeve, Uni-fit, Cotton T-shirt, unique finisher medal, chip timing and post - race light breakfast and snacks.
Awards to Top 3 Male/Female in the overall, Top 3 Overall Masters M/F (Over 40) ​and 1st place each age group at 5 year incremements 

Event Fee
Adults $50
Military $45
17 Under $45
Fun Run $30 (10 & Under 1/4 Mile)

This event is a family and community event in the spirit and fellowship of the holiday. Bicycle lead, Course Marshals, Turn Arrows and a water stop is provided at the Half-way. Open to Runners, Walkers, Wheel Chair participants and Stroller/Jogger Participants.  Service Dogs only please). In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we will be collecting canned goods/non-perishable food items for the local Food Bank.

Race Director: 252-489-8239 by text or email obxrunning@gmail.com

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Running

5k

Nov 26, 2026 5K 8:15 AM
$50.00
Open

1 Mile

Nov 26, 2026 1.6K 8:15 AM
$50.00
Open

1/4 Mile Fun Run 10 & Under

Nov 26, 2026 1.6K 8:00 AM
$30.00
Open

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