GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K

“IT’S A GRAVEYARD SMASH FOR CHARITY CASH!”

Come get spooked and help support the Grissettown Volunteer Fire Department all at the same time! Join the SOHO Running Club for a 5k road race featuring costumed volunteers along the course and at the water stop! Then, stay for concessions prepared by the firemen of District 31 and get $5.00 off into their well known Haunted Trail at 6pm! Guaranteed to be a scary-fun evening for all! Proceeds will go directly to District 31 Volunteer Fire Station.

GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K

• 5k Race

• Date: October 17, 2026

• Start Time: 4pm

• Location: GRISSETTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT; DISTRICT 31

• Address: 758 LONGWOOD RD NW, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469

• Proceeds: DISTRICT 31 FIRE DEPARTMENT

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

Packet Pickup Friday, 5-7pm; location TBD, Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 near start line

Race Start Time 4:00pm

FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL HAVE CONCESSIONS. RUNNERS GET $5.00 OFF ENTRY TO THE HAUNTED TRAIL WITH THEIR BIBS.

5K COURSE MAP:

5K RACE; 1 WATER STOP ON COURSE; RUNNERS & WALKERS WELCOME

Map to be posted soon!

SHIRTS:

T-shirts guaranteed for those who register on or before SEPT 14 at midnight.

SHIRT SIZES:

Adult - XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL

5K AWARDS: (Overall Awards are based on Gun Time)

Overall Male / Female: 1-3

Masters (40+) Male / Female: 1-3

Age Group Awards for Male / Female: 1-3 AGE GROUP MEDALS

5K AGE GROUPS:

0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39,40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

5K REGISTRATION:

Early Registration Price $40.00 until Sept 14

Late Registration Price $45.00 Sept 15-Oct 16 at midnight

Day of Race Price $47.00

PACKET PICKUP LOCATION AND TIME:

There is no Friday pick up. All runners will check in prior to the race on Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 near start line

EVENT SPECIAL NOTES:

NO STROLLERS OR PETS ON THE COURS

MUSIC AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION

AMPLE PARKING. PLEASE USE DESIGNATED PARKING AREA

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Race Director:

Debby Sauter & Kathy Robinette - [email protected]

Additional Information:

Produced by – SOHO Running Club..............Volunteers Needed!

Community event in Ocean Isle Beach, Brunswick County, NC 28469.