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OBX Gobbler 5K & Fun Run — Race Information

Event Details

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, at Outer Banks Mall, 5000 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959.

Barrier Island Group (B.I.G) presents this 5K and Fun Run:

All 5k Participants will receive a RACE THEMED SHIRT & a finisher medal. Fun Run participants also receive a finisher medal.

Giveaways must be picked up, no mailings. Shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed if not registered by November 6, 2026. Extra shirts will be ordered, but a participant’s preferred size may run out.

Pricing

Wednesday Bib Pick-Up Refund

Participants who pick-up a 5K bib on Wednesday evening will receive a FIVE dollar bill for every 5K bib picked up.

Packet Pick-Up

Wednesday 11/25/26, from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Outer Banks Family YMCA in Nags Head, NC 27959.

Race Day Packet Pick-Up

Thursday, November 26th, from 7:00-7:45 am at the on-site table near HomeGoods, just north of the Food Lion.

Race morning distribution will include bibs only. Shirts will be available for pickup after the race. Arrive early because the table in front of HomeGoods will close promptly at 7:45.

Registration

Online registration will close at Midnight on Monday, 11/23/2026. There will be no race day registration.

Parking

Parking is available at Outer Banks Mall, 5000 S. Croatan Highway, Nags Head, at Milepost 14.5 on 158.

No parking is allowed at the Food Lion, which will be open, or at the Outback Steakhouse.

Courses

Post-Race Hospitality

Light snacks and beverages are available for registered participants only. No alcohol is permitted.

Refunds, Transfers, and Inclement Weather

This is a fundraising event and there will be no refunds or transfers. The race will be held rain or shine, but may be delayed or cancelled in the event of unsafe weather conditions (ex. lightning).

Contact and Schedule

Visit the OBX Gobbler 5K & Fun Run page →