GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 4:00PM EDT
- Location Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
- Price $39.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular evening at the Graveyard Gallop 5K on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Ocean Isle Beach, Brunswick! This thrilling 5K road race not only promises a fun-filled experience but also supports a great cause—the Grissettown Volunteer Fire Department. As you race through the haunted course, you'll be greeted by costumed volunteers and enjoy a water stop to keep you energized. The event kicks off at 4 PM, and runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to join the fun!
After the race, indulge in delicious concessions prepared by the District 31 firemen and receive a special $5 discount on entry to their famous haunted trail at 6 PM. With prizes for overall and age group winners, plus guaranteed T-shirts for those who register early, this event is not to be missed! Make sure you mark your calendars for a frightfully good time while supporting your local heroes!
After the race, indulge in delicious concessions prepared by the District 31 firemen and receive a special $5 discount on entry to their famous haunted trail at 6 PM. With prizes for overall and age group winners, plus guaranteed T-shirts for those who register early, this event is not to be missed! Make sure you mark your calendars for a frightfully good time while supporting your local heroes!
Organiser's Description
ITS A GRAVEYARD SMASH FOR CHARITY CASH!
COME GET SPOOKED AND HELP SUPPORT THE GRISSETTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ALL AT THE SAME TIME! JOIN THE SOHO RUNNING CLUB FOR A 5K ROAD RACE FEATURING COSTUMED VOLUNTEERS ALONG THE COURSE AND AT THE WATER STOP! THEN, STAY FOR CONCESSIONS PREPARED BY THE FIREMEN OF DISTRICT 31 AND GET $5.00 OFF INTO THEIR WELL KNOWN HAUNTED TRAIL AT 6PM! GUARANTEED TO BE A SCARY-FUN EVENING FOR ALL! PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO DISTRICT 31 VOLUNTEER FIRE STATION.
GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K
* 5k Race
* Date: October 17, 2026
* Start Time: 4pm
* Location: GRISSETTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT; DISTRICT 31
* Address: 758 LONGWOOD RD NW, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469
* Proceeds: DISTRICT 31 FIRE DEPARTMENT
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
Packet Pickup Friday, 5-7pm; location TBD, Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 near start line
Race Start Time 4:00pm
FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL HAVE CONCESSIONS. RUNNERS GET $5.00 OFF ENTRY TO THE HAUNTED TRAIL WITH THEIR BIBS.
5K COURSE MAP:
5K RACE; 1 WATER STOP ON COURSE; RUNNERS & WALKERS WELCOME
Map to be posted soon!
SHIRTS:
T-shirts guaranteed for those who register on or before SEPT 14 at midnight.
SHIRT SIZES:
Adult - XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
5K AWARDS:(OVERALL AWARDS ARE BASED ON GUN TIME)
Overall Male / Female: 1-3 CASH PRIZE
Masters (40+) Male / Female: 1-3 CASH PRIZE
Grand Masters (50+) Male/Female Gift cards
Age Group Awards for Male / Female: 1-3 AGE GROUP MEDALS
5K AGE GROUPS:
0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39,40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
5K REGISTRATION:
Early Registration Price $35.00 until Sept 14 at midnight
Late Registration Price $40.00 Sept 15-Oct 16 at midnight
Day of Race Price $45.00
PACKET PICKUP LOCATION AND TIME:
There is no Friday pick up. All runners will check in prior to the race on Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 near start line
EVENT SPECIAL NOTES:
NO STROLLERS OR PETS ON THE COURS
MUSIC AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION
AMPLE PARKING. PLEASE USE DESIGNATED PARKING AREA
LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE:
FACEBOOK: SOHO RUNNING CLUB
TWITTER: SOHORUNNING
INSTAGRAM: SOHORUNNING1
RACE DIRECTOR:
Debby Sauter & Kathy Robinette - [email protected]
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
PRODUCED BY SOHO RUNNING CLUB..............VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
COME GET SPOOKED AND HELP SUPPORT THE GRISSETTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ALL AT THE SAME TIME! JOIN THE SOHO RUNNING CLUB FOR A 5K ROAD RACE FEATURING COSTUMED VOLUNTEERS ALONG THE COURSE AND AT THE WATER STOP! THEN, STAY FOR CONCESSIONS PREPARED BY THE FIREMEN OF DISTRICT 31 AND GET $5.00 OFF INTO THEIR WELL KNOWN HAUNTED TRAIL AT 6PM! GUARANTEED TO BE A SCARY-FUN EVENING FOR ALL! PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO DISTRICT 31 VOLUNTEER FIRE STATION.
GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K
* 5k Race
* Date: October 17, 2026
* Start Time: 4pm
* Location: GRISSETTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT; DISTRICT 31
* Address: 758 LONGWOOD RD NW, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469
* Proceeds: DISTRICT 31 FIRE DEPARTMENT
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
Packet Pickup Friday, 5-7pm; location TBD, Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 near start line
Race Start Time 4:00pm
FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL HAVE CONCESSIONS. RUNNERS GET $5.00 OFF ENTRY TO THE HAUNTED TRAIL WITH THEIR BIBS.
5K COURSE MAP:
5K RACE; 1 WATER STOP ON COURSE; RUNNERS & WALKERS WELCOME
Map to be posted soon!
SHIRTS:
T-shirts guaranteed for those who register on or before SEPT 14 at midnight.
SHIRT SIZES:
Adult - XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
5K AWARDS:(OVERALL AWARDS ARE BASED ON GUN TIME)
Overall Male / Female: 1-3 CASH PRIZE
Masters (40+) Male / Female: 1-3 CASH PRIZE
Grand Masters (50+) Male/Female Gift cards
Age Group Awards for Male / Female: 1-3 AGE GROUP MEDALS
5K AGE GROUPS:
0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39,40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
5K REGISTRATION:
Early Registration Price $35.00 until Sept 14 at midnight
Late Registration Price $40.00 Sept 15-Oct 16 at midnight
Day of Race Price $45.00
PACKET PICKUP LOCATION AND TIME:
There is no Friday pick up. All runners will check in prior to the race on Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 near start line
EVENT SPECIAL NOTES:
NO STROLLERS OR PETS ON THE COURS
MUSIC AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION
AMPLE PARKING. PLEASE USE DESIGNATED PARKING AREA
LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE:
FACEBOOK: SOHO RUNNING CLUB
TWITTER: SOHORUNNING
INSTAGRAM: SOHORUNNING1
RACE DIRECTOR:
Debby Sauter & Kathy Robinette - [email protected]
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
PRODUCED BY SOHO RUNNING CLUB..............VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Races
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Graveyard Gallop 5k
Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (4:00PM EDT)
$39.10
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