The OBX Gobbler 5K & Fun Run
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Nags Head, North Carolina
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the OBX Gobbler 5K & Fun Run on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the beautiful coastal town of Nags Head, Dare! This exciting Thanksgiving Day event is the perfect way to kick off your holiday celebrations while staying active. The 5K race starts at 8:00 AM, followed by the Fun Run at 9:00 AM. Participants in the 5K will enjoy a race-themed shirt, with sizes guaranteed only for those registered by November 5, 2025.
This fun-filled day not only promises great exercise but also supports local non-profits, making it a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community. With registration fees at just $35 for the 5K (or $30 for Outer Banks Running Club members) and $10 for the Fun Run, it's an affordable way to enjoy a festive atmosphere with family and friends. Don't forget to pick up your race packet on Wednesday evening, November 26, for a chance to earn a $5 bill for each bib you collect! So lace up your running shoes and be part of this fantastic Thanksgiving tradition in Nags Head!
This fun-filled day not only promises great exercise but also supports local non-profits, making it a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community. With registration fees at just $35 for the 5K (or $30 for Outer Banks Running Club members) and $10 for the Fun Run, it's an affordable way to enjoy a festive atmosphere with family and friends. Don't forget to pick up your race packet on Wednesday evening, November 26, for a chance to earn a $5 bill for each bib you collect! So lace up your running shoes and be part of this fantastic Thanksgiving tradition in Nags Head!
Organiser's Description
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday November 27, 2025
Run our 5K and/or Fun Run!
5K 8:00 am / Fun Run 9:00 am
(Clock timing only, no chip timing)
Presented by Barrier Island Group (B.I.G)
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, 2025
We order extra shirts but may run out of your size
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 11/26/25, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Nags Head, NC 27959
Location TBA
5K Course: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7602984 Fun Run Course: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7602985
Beneficiary: This event will support our community through 3 local non-profits. Beneficiaries TBA.
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...
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 and coffee- for registered participants only, please. 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).
Outer Banks Gobbler Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Outer-Banks-Gobbler-and-Little-Giblet-Fun-Run/211848065546560
Thursday November 27, 2025
Run our 5K and/or Fun Run!
5K 8:00 am / Fun Run 9:00 am
(Clock timing only, no chip timing)
Presented by Barrier Island Group (B.I.G)
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, 2025
We order extra shirts but may run out of your size
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 11/26/25, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Nags Head, NC 27959
Location TBA
5K Course: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7602984 Fun Run Course: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7602985
Beneficiary: This event will support our community through 3 local non-profits. Beneficiaries TBA.
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...
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 and coffee- for registered participants only, please. 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).
Outer Banks Gobbler Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Outer-Banks-Gobbler-and-Little-Giblet-Fun-Run/211848065546560
The OBX Gobbler 5K & Fun Run
