Corolla Thanksgiving Day Wild Turkey 5K
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Corolla Thanksgiving Day Wild Turkey 5k/1 Mile 2026
The event takes place on November 26, 2026 at The Whalehead Club, 1100 Club Road, Corolla, NC 27927. It comprises multiple distances and a children’s fun run, with limits on field sizes for each event.
- 5k
- 1 Mile
- 1/4 Mile Fun Run for ages 10 and under
Pre-race packet pick-up and late registration are available Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at The GYM, 3712 N. Croatan Highway, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949. Late check-in is available onsite in front of the Whalehead Club on race day.
Registration includes a long sleeve uni-fit cotton shirt, a unique finisher medal, chip timing, and a light post-race breakfast and snacks. Field limits are 500 for the 5k and 1 Mile and 100 for the Fun Run. Entry fees are listed as Adults $50, Military $45, Under 17 $45, and Fun Run $30.
Awards are given to the top three male and female overall finishers, top three overall masters male and female (over 40), and first place in each five year age group. The event provides a bicycle lead, course marshals, turn arrows, and a water stop at the halfway point. It is open to runners, walkers, wheelchair users, and stroller participants, and includes a canned goods collection for the local food bank. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
