Corolla Thanksgiving Day Wild Turkey 5k/1 Mile 2026

Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 8:15 AM EST

Location: Corolla, NC; 1100 Club Road, 27927
Type: RUN

Official registration Past results (if available)

At a glance

Start your Thanksgiving with a festive 5k or 1-mile run at The Whalehead Club, supporting your community and local food bank.

Fun
Competitive
Festive
For a Cause

Who it's for

For a Cause
Military & First Responders

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Gather with your community this Thanksgiving Day for a festive 5k or 1-mile run in Corolla, NC. This family-friendly event at The Whalehead Club offers a wonderful way to start your holiday, blending a bit of friendly competition with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy chip-timed results, a unique finisher medal, and post-race hospitality, all while supporting the local food bank with canned goods. It's a thoughtful and active way to celebrate the season.

What to expect

A long sleeve cotton t-shirt and a unique finisher medal await.
Enjoy post-race light breakfast and snacks.
The event welcomes runners, walkers, wheelchair, and stroller participants.

Standout details

Thanksgiving Day event
Unique finisher medal
Long sleeve cotton t-shirt
Food bank collection

Perks & features

Awards
Medal
Shirt

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Thu, Nov 26, 8:15 AM EST · From $54.98
Opens Jan 5, 2026, 1:42 AM EST · Closes Nov 26, 2026, 5:00 AM EST
1 Miles
Thu, Nov 26, 8:00 AM EST · From $33.63
Opens Jan 5, 2026, 1:42 AM EST · Closes Nov 26, 2026, 5:00 AM EST
3.1 Miles
Thu, Nov 26, 8:15 AM EST · From $54.98
Opens Jan 5, 2026, 1:42 AM EST · Closes Nov 26, 2026, 5:00 AM EST

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Flat
Timed race

From the organizer

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

Also in this area

Similar vibe nearby

Races nearby with a similar atmosphere.

More demanding options nearby

Higher-difficulty races in the same state.