Course
Starts and finishes at the Outer Banks Mall on South Croatan Highway at milepost 14.5 in Nags Head. Clock timing only, with a shorter fun run alongside the 5K.
5K5 km
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- !Entries closeMon 23 Nov 2026 · in 5 weeks
- ★Race dayThu 26 Nov 2026
Date confirmed with the organiser · entry window checked by RunCalendar
About
The OBX Gobbler 5K & Fun Run is a Thanksgiving-week race in Nags Head, North Carolina, hosted by the Outer Banks Running Club. Runners and walkers from across the Outer Banks barrier islands take part before the holiday.
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