The OBX Gobbler 5K & Fun Run
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Nags Head, North Carolina
- Price $11.60 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a fun-filled Thanksgiving Day at the OBX Gobbler 5K & Fun Run, taking place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the scenic Nags Head, Dare. Kick off your holiday festivities with a spirited 5K race starting at 8:00 am, followed by a delightful Fun Run at 9:00 am. Participants can enjoy a festive atmosphere while supporting local non-profits, making this event not only a great way to get active but also to give back to the community.
All 5K entrants will receive a race-themed shirt, with sizing guaranteed for those who register by November 5, 2025. With a registration fee of $45 for the 5K and just $10 for the Fun Run, this is an excellent opportunity for families and friends to come together for a worthy cause. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet on November 26th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, as there will be no registration on race day. So lace up your running shoes, bring your enthusiasm, and join us for an unforgettable Thanksgiving morning filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
All 5K entrants will receive a race-themed shirt, with sizing guaranteed for those who register by November 5, 2025. With a registration fee of $45 for the 5K and just $10 for the Fun Run, this is an excellent opportunity for families and friends to come together for a worthy cause. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet on November 26th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, as there will be no registration on race day. So lace up your running shoes, bring your enthusiasm, and join us for an unforgettable Thanksgiving morning filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
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 $45.00 - Fun Run $10
$$$$ REFUND $$$$
If you pick-up a 5K bib on Wednesday evening, you will get a
FIVE dollar bill for every 5K bib picked up.
PACKET PICK-UP
Wednesday 11/26/25, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Nags Head, NC 27959
Location TBA
5K Course: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7602984 Fun Run Course: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7602985
Beneficiary: This event will support our community through 3 local non-profits. Beneficiaries TBA.
Registration: Online registration will close at Midnight on Sunday 11/24/25. There will be no race day registration.
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP:
Available from 7:00-7:45 am on-site near HomeGoods, just north of the Food Lion.
At 7:30 am we will be handing out bibs only with shirts available for pickup after the race. Make sure that you are in line early, in the past we started the race late and the volunteers working packet pickup were unable to participate in the race, so even if you are in line before 7:30, we will be handing out only bibs starting at 7:30...
Parking: Outer Banks Mall, 5000 S. Croatan Highway, Nags Head (Milepost 14.5 on 158). No parking is allowed at the Food Lion (they will be open) or the Outback Steakhouse. Directions: http://nagsheadshopping.com/location/
Post-race Hospitality: Light breakfast and coffee- for registered participants only, please. No alcohol is permitted.
Refunds/Transfers/Inclement Weather: This is a fundraising event and there will be no refunds or transfers. The race will be held rain or shine, but may be delayed or cancelled in the event of unsafe weather conditions (ex. lightning).
Thursday November 27, 2025
Run our 5K and/or Fun Run!
5K 8:00 am / Fun Run 9:00 am
(Clock timing only, no chip timing)
Presented by Barrier Island Group (B.I.G)
All 5k Participants will receive a RACE THEMED SHIRT
(Giveaways must be picked up, no mailings.)
Shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed if not registered by November 5, 2025
We order extra shirts but may run out of your size
Pricing: 5K $45.00 - Fun Run $10
$$$$ REFUND $$$$
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 11/24/25. There will be no 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).
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