Whalehead in Historic Corolla, 36.374170, -75.831740
Thanksgiving Day 5k/1 Mile in Corolla at The Whalehead Club
presented by Patterson Construction and Carolina Designs
presented by Patterson Construction and Carolina Designs
Thanksgiving – Thursday November 26, 2026
Pre race day packet pick-up and late registration is available 3 – 6 PM Wednesday November 25, 2026
at The GYM Located at 3712 N. Croatan Hwy Kitty Hawk, NC 27949.
at The GYM Located at 3712 N. Croatan Hwy Kitty Hawk, NC 27949.
Race day check in is always available onsite at the start line 6:30 – 7:40 AM.
Check-in: 6:30-7:40 am
7:55 am Fun Run
8:15 am 5k Race Start
8:50-9:30 am Thanksgiving-Post Race hospitality, and awards.
5k Field Limit: 500
Fun Run Limit: 100
7:55 am Fun Run
8:15 am 5k Race Start
8:50-9:30 am Thanksgiving-Post Race hospitality, and awards.
5k Field Limit: 500
Fun Run Limit: 100
Registration and Race Fee:
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
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 Fees
Adults $48
Military $45
17 Under $40
Fun Run $29
Military $45
17 Under $40
Fun Run $29
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]
