Corolla Thanksgiving Day Wild Turkey 5k/1 Mile 2026

Thanksgiving Day 5k/1 Mile in Corolla at The Whalehead Club

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-Pre race day packet pick-up and late registration is available from 3 - 6:30 PM Wednesday November 25, 2026

at The GYM Located at 3712 N. Croatan Hwy Kitty Hawk, NC 27949.

-Late race day check in is available onsite at the start/finish line 6:30 - 7:45 AM

in front of the Whalehead Club (1100 Club Rd Corolla, NC 27927)

Race Day Check-in: 6:30-7:45 am

8 am Fun Run

8:15 am 5k Race Start

8:50-9:30 am Thanksgiving-Post Race hospitality, and awards.

5k/1 Mile Field Limit: 500

Fun Run Limit: 100

Registration and Race Fee:

Long Sleeve, Uni-fit, Cotton T-shirt, unique finisher medal, chip timing and post - race light breakfast and snacks.

Awards to Top 3 Male/Female in the overall, Top 3 Overall Masters M/F (Over 40) ​and 1st place each age group at 5 year incremements

Event Fee

Adults $50

Military $45

17 Under $45

Fun Run $30 (10 & Under 1/4 Mile)

This event is a family and community event in the spirit and fellowship of the holiday. Bicycle lead, Course Marshals, Turn Arrows and a water stop is provided at the Half-way. Open to Runners, Walkers, Wheel Chair participants and Stroller/Jogger Participants. Service Dogs only please). In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we will be collecting canned goods/non-perishable food items for the local Food Bank.

Race Director: 252-489-8239 by text or email [email protected]

Community event in Corolla, NC 27927.