Corolla Thanksgiving Day Wild Turkey 5k/1 Mile 2026
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Corolla, North Carolina
- Price $33.63 - $54.98
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the Corolla Thanksgiving Day Wild Turkey 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in the picturesque Currituck community of Corolla, North Carolina! This family-friendly event takes place at the historic Whalehead Club, offering a beautiful backdrop for a day filled with health, happiness, and community spirit.
Kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with a fun-filled morning, starting with the Fun Run at 8:00 AM, followed by the 5k race at 8:15 AM. Participants will enjoy chip timing, long sleeve cotton t-shirts, and unique finisher medals, along with post-race hospitality featuring light breakfast options and snacks. With a field limit of 500 for the 5k and 100 for the Fun Run, this event is open to runners, walkers, wheelchair participants, and even those with strollers. Don’t forget to bring canned goods or non-perishable food items to support the local food bank in the spirit of giving! Mark your calendars for this inspiring event and get ready to make memories while giving thanks and staying active!
Kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with a fun-filled morning, starting with the Fun Run at 8:00 AM, followed by the 5k race at 8:15 AM. Participants will enjoy chip timing, long sleeve cotton t-shirts, and unique finisher medals, along with post-race hospitality featuring light breakfast options and snacks. With a field limit of 500 for the 5k and 100 for the Fun Run, this event is open to runners, walkers, wheelchair participants, and even those with strollers. Don’t forget to bring canned goods or non-perishable food items to support the local food bank in the spirit of giving! Mark your calendars for this inspiring event and get ready to make memories while giving thanks and staying active!
Organiser's Description
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 [https://www.google.com/maps?rlz=1C1RXQR_enUS1113US1113&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqGAgBEC4YJxivARjHARiSAxiABBiKBRiOBTIHCAAQABiPAjIYCAEQLhgnGK8BGMcBGJIDGIAEGIoFGI4FMhYIAhAuGIMBGMcBGLEDGMkDGNEDGIAEMgcIAxAAGIAEMgcIBBAAGIAEMgcIBRAAGIAEMgcIBhAuGIAEMgYIBxBFGDzSAQg1NjcxajBqN6gCALACAA&um=1&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=us&sa=X&geocode=KRH9YYxH4KSJMcp-mBneInD0&daddr=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) [https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Whalehead+Club,+Club+Road,+Corolla,+NC/@36.0571534,-75.67899,15z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x89a4e0478c38ce6b:0x8a55fe8c20b95998!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89a52c17fc64469f:0x5893be44fc3e6b7a!2m2!1d-75.8322659!2d36.3733617?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEwNi4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3M0gBUAM%3D]
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 [email protected]
-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 [https://www.google.com/maps?rlz=1C1RXQR_enUS1113US1113&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqGAgBEC4YJxivARjHARiSAxiABBiKBRiOBTIHCAAQABiPAjIYCAEQLhgnGK8BGMcBGJIDGIAEGIoFGI4FMhYIAhAuGIMBGMcBGLEDGMkDGNEDGIAEMgcIAxAAGIAEMgcIBBAAGIAEMgcIBRAAGIAEMgcIBhAuGIAEMgYIBxBFGDzSAQg1NjcxajBqN6gCALACAA&um=1&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=us&sa=X&geocode=KRH9YYxH4KSJMcp-mBneInD0&daddr=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) [https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Whalehead+Club,+Club+Road,+Corolla,+NC/@36.0571534,-75.67899,15z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x89a4e0478c38ce6b:0x8a55fe8c20b95998!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89a52c17fc64469f:0x5893be44fc3e6b7a!2m2!1d-75.8322659!2d36.3733617?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEwNi4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3M0gBUAM%3D]
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 [email protected]
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