Corolla Thanksgiving Day Wild Turkey 5k/1 Mile 2026 - 1 Mile

Corolla Thanksgiving Day Wild Turkey 5k/1 Mile 2026 - 1 Mile

Nov 26, 2026Corolla, NC, United States

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About this run

Thanksgiving Day 5k/1 Mile in Corolla at The Whalehead Club ​ -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

Typical conditions

For events around November 2026 in Corolla, NC, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.

How to prepare

Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.

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