The OBX Gobbler 5K & Fun Run
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The OBX Gobbler 5K & Fun Run
The OBX Gobbler 5K & Fun Run takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Nags Head, North Carolina, at 5000 S. Croatan Hwy near the Outer Banks Mall. The event is presented by Barrier Island Group (B.I.G).
Distances:
- 3.1 Miles
- 1 Mile
Online registration will close at midnight on Monday, November 23, 2026. There will be no race day registration.
Packet pick-up is scheduled the evening before at the Outer Banks Family YMCA in Nags Head. Race day packet pick-up is available on site near HomeGoods; bibs are handed out on race morning and shirts are available for pickup after the race. The event uses clock timing only; there is no chip timing.
All 5K participants receive a race themed shirt and a finisher medal. Fun Run participants receive a finisher medal. Giveaways must be picked up and will not be mailed. Shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed if not registered by November 6, 2026.
Parking is at the Outer Banks Mall, 5000 S. Croatan Highway; parking is not allowed at the Food Lion or the Outback Steakhouse. Post-race hospitality includes light snacks and beverages for registered participants only, and no alcohol is permitted. This is a fundraising event; there are no refunds or transfers. The race will be held rain or shine but may be delayed or cancelled for unsafe weather such as lightning. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
