OBX Gobbler 5K & Fun Run 2024
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Location Nags Head, North Carolina
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving Day with the OBX Gobbler 5K & Fun Run on Thursday, November 28, 2024! Located in the beautiful Nags Head, Dare, this exciting event invites runners of all ages to participate in the 5K race starting at 8:00 AM, followed by the Fun Run at 9:00 AM. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun activity, this event has something for everyone. All 5K participants will receive a race-themed shirt, so be sure to register by November 5, 2024, to guarantee your size!
Join the spirit of giving this Thanksgiving by supporting the local community, with proceeds benefiting Dare County High School Track Teams, Go Far, and OBX SPCA. Plus, participants are encouraged to bring canned goods and non-perishable food items to support the local food pantry. With a light breakfast provided by Treehouse Coffee Co. for registered participants post-race, this event is not just about running; it's about coming together as a community. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate the season of gratitude while getting active!
Join the spirit of giving this Thanksgiving by supporting the local community, with proceeds benefiting Dare County High School Track Teams, Go Far, and OBX SPCA. Plus, participants are encouraged to bring canned goods and non-perishable food items to support the local food pantry. With a light breakfast provided by Treehouse Coffee Co. for registered participants post-race, this event is not just about running; it's about coming together as a community. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate the season of gratitude while getting active!
Organiser's Description
OBX GOBBLER 5K & FUN RUN 2024
THANKSGIVING DAY
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2024
RUN OUR 5K AND/OR FUN RUN!
5K 8:00 AM / FUN RUN 9:00 AM
(CLOCK TIMING ONLY, NO CHIP TIMING)
PRESENTED BY THE _OUTER BANKS RUNNING CLUB_
ALL 5K PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A _RACE THEMED SHIRT_
(GIVEAWAYS MUST BE PICKED UP, NO MAILINGS.)
_SHIRT SIZES CANNOT BE GUARANTEED IF NOT REGISTERED BY NOVEMBER 5, 2024_
_WE ORDER EXTRA SHIRTS BUT MAY RUN OUT OF YOUR SIZE_
_SUPPORT THE OUTER BANKS RUNNING CLUB AND RUN THIS EVENT!_
_PRICING: 5K $35 (OUTER BANKS RUNNING CLUB MEMBERS $30) - FUN RUN $10_
_
$$$$ REFUND $$$$
_IF YOU PICK-UP A 5K BIB ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, YOU WILL GET A
_FIVE_ DOLLAR BILL FOR EVERY 5K BIB PICKED UP.
_PACKET PICK-UP
WEDNESDAY 11/27/24, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
THE STUDIO, OUTER BANKS
3022 S CROATAN HWY #22
NAGS HEAD, NC 27959
PIRATES QUAY SHOPPING CENTER
(THE STUDIO IS LOCATED IN THE BACK RIGHT CORNER OF THE SHOPPING CENTER.)
WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.THEOBXSTUDIO.COM/ [https://www.theobxstudio.com/]
FACEBOOK: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEOBXSTUDIO/ [https://www.facebook.com/theobxstudio/]_
_5K COURSE: HTTPS://WWW.GMAP-PEDOMETER.COM/?R=7602984 [https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7602984]__FUN RUN COURSE: HTTPS://WWW.GMAP-PEDOMETER.COM/?R=7602985 [https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7602985]_
_BENEFICIARY:_ This event will support our community and the Dare County High School Track Teams, Go Far, and OBX SPCA.
_SPECIAL NOTE_: Barrier Island Running Events will be assisting with the 2024 Gobbler. Starting in 2025, they will be putting on this Thanksgiving Day Gobbler race.
_REGISTRATION:_ Online registration will close at MIDNIGHT ON SUNDAY 11/24/24. There will be no packet pickup or race day registration.
_RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP:_
Available from 7:00-7:45 am on-site near _HomeGoods_, just north of the _Food Lion_.
At 7:30 am we will be handing out bibs only with shirts available for pickup after the race. Make sure that you are in line early, in the past we started the race late and the volunteers working packet pickup were unable to participate in the race, so even if you are in line before 7:30, we will be handing out only bibs starting at 7:30...
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, please help us help our community members in need - your donations of canned goods and non-perishable food items will be collected and delivered to our local food pantry, thank you!
_PARKING:_ Outer Banks Mall, 5000 S. Croatan Highway, Nags Head (Milepost 14.5 on 158). No parking is allowed at the Food Lion (they will be open) or the Outback Steakhouse. _Directions:_ http://nagsheadshopping.com/location/
_POST-RACE HOSPITALITY: _Light breakfast provided by _TREEHOUSE COFFEE CO. [https://treehousecoffeenc.com/]_, _FOR REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS ONLY_. No alcohol is permitted.
_REFUNDS/TRANSFERS/INCLEMENT WEATHER:_ This is a fundraising event and there will be no refunds or transfers. The race will be held rain or shine, but may be delayed or cancelled in the event of unsafe weather conditions (ex. lightning).
_EMAIL:_ [email protected]
_CLUB WEBSITE: _https://www.outerbanks-runningclub.com/
_CLUB FACEBOOK PAGE:_ https://www.facebook.com/outerbanksrunningclub/
_OUTER BANKS GOBBLER FACEBOOK PAGE:_ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Outer-Banks-Gobbler-and-Little-Giblet-Fun-Run/211848065546560
THANKSGIVING DAY
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2024
RUN OUR 5K AND/OR FUN RUN!
5K 8:00 AM / FUN RUN 9:00 AM
(CLOCK TIMING ONLY, NO CHIP TIMING)
PRESENTED BY THE _OUTER BANKS RUNNING CLUB_
ALL 5K PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A _RACE THEMED SHIRT_
(GIVEAWAYS MUST BE PICKED UP, NO MAILINGS.)
_SHIRT SIZES CANNOT BE GUARANTEED IF NOT REGISTERED BY NOVEMBER 5, 2024_
_WE ORDER EXTRA SHIRTS BUT MAY RUN OUT OF YOUR SIZE_
_SUPPORT THE OUTER BANKS RUNNING CLUB AND RUN THIS EVENT!_
_PRICING: 5K $35 (OUTER BANKS RUNNING CLUB MEMBERS $30) - FUN RUN $10_
_
$$$$ REFUND $$$$
_IF YOU PICK-UP A 5K BIB ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, YOU WILL GET A
_FIVE_ DOLLAR BILL FOR EVERY 5K BIB PICKED UP.
_PACKET PICK-UP
WEDNESDAY 11/27/24, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
THE STUDIO, OUTER BANKS
3022 S CROATAN HWY #22
NAGS HEAD, NC 27959
PIRATES QUAY SHOPPING CENTER
(THE STUDIO IS LOCATED IN THE BACK RIGHT CORNER OF THE SHOPPING CENTER.)
WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.THEOBXSTUDIO.COM/ [https://www.theobxstudio.com/]
FACEBOOK: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEOBXSTUDIO/ [https://www.facebook.com/theobxstudio/]_
_5K COURSE: HTTPS://WWW.GMAP-PEDOMETER.COM/?R=7602984 [https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7602984]__FUN RUN COURSE: HTTPS://WWW.GMAP-PEDOMETER.COM/?R=7602985 [https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7602985]_
_BENEFICIARY:_ This event will support our community and the Dare County High School Track Teams, Go Far, and OBX SPCA.
_SPECIAL NOTE_: Barrier Island Running Events will be assisting with the 2024 Gobbler. Starting in 2025, they will be putting on this Thanksgiving Day Gobbler race.
_REGISTRATION:_ Online registration will close at MIDNIGHT ON SUNDAY 11/24/24. There will be no packet pickup or race day registration.
_RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP:_
Available from 7:00-7:45 am on-site near _HomeGoods_, just north of the _Food Lion_.
At 7:30 am we will be handing out bibs only with shirts available for pickup after the race. Make sure that you are in line early, in the past we started the race late and the volunteers working packet pickup were unable to participate in the race, so even if you are in line before 7:30, we will be handing out only bibs starting at 7:30...
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, please help us help our community members in need - your donations of canned goods and non-perishable food items will be collected and delivered to our local food pantry, thank you!
_PARKING:_ Outer Banks Mall, 5000 S. Croatan Highway, Nags Head (Milepost 14.5 on 158). No parking is allowed at the Food Lion (they will be open) or the Outback Steakhouse. _Directions:_ http://nagsheadshopping.com/location/
_POST-RACE HOSPITALITY: _Light breakfast provided by _TREEHOUSE COFFEE CO. [https://treehousecoffeenc.com/]_, _FOR REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS ONLY_. No alcohol is permitted.
_REFUNDS/TRANSFERS/INCLEMENT WEATHER:_ This is a fundraising event and there will be no refunds or transfers. The race will be held rain or shine, but may be delayed or cancelled in the event of unsafe weather conditions (ex. lightning).
_EMAIL:_ [email protected]
_CLUB WEBSITE: _https://www.outerbanks-runningclub.com/
_CLUB FACEBOOK PAGE:_ https://www.facebook.com/outerbanksrunningclub/
_OUTER BANKS GOBBLER FACEBOOK PAGE:_ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Outer-Banks-Gobbler-and-Little-Giblet-Fun-Run/211848065546560
OBX Gobbler 5K & Fun Run 2024