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When
Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
Where
1100 Club Road, Corolla NC
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
74–83°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
Rained on 4 of the last 10 race days
2025
74–83°F
rain
2024
73–83°F
dry
2023
72–80°F
dry
2022
71–81°F
dry
2021
78–88°F
dry
2020
74–83°F
dry
2019
77–88°F
dry
2018
74–84°F
rain
2017
77–86°F
rain
2016
77–86°F
rain
About this race
Brindley Beach Vacations Presents The Lighthouse 5k Series
Event Details
- Date: August 19, 2026
- Time: 8 AM Wednesday’s Summer 2026
- Location: The Whalehead Club, Corolla, NC
- Registration Fees: Adult $45 | Youth 17 & under $40
Registration Information
- Walk-up Registration: Available race morning from 6:50 - 7:50 AM at the race start line
- Location: Whalehead Club 1100 Club Rd, Corolla, NC 27927
- Amenities: Plenty of parking and onsite restrooms
- Included: Event t-shirt, finisher medallion, and chip timing
Contact Information
- Email: obxrunning@gmail.com
- Phone: (252) 489-8239
- Event Sponsor: Brindley Beach Vacations
- Explore: Historic attractions of the Outer Banks
About the Race
- Experience: Join for a summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light
- Highlights: Sights of the Northern Outer Banks including the WhaleHead Club, Corolla Light, and Currituck Beach Lighthouse.
- Unique Items: Finisher medals and t-shirts for all participants
- Awards: Top 3 Male/Female overall, 1st place Masters M/F (over 40), and 1st place Youth M/F (14 & under)
Additional Resources
- Course Maps: CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAPS AND RACE START AT THE WHALEHEAD CLUB
- Current Garmin Link: CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT GARMIN LINK
- Google Maps Directions: CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE MAPS DIRECTIONS
Participation Information
- Registration: REGISTRATION NEVER CLOSES, EVERYONE GETS A SHIRT, A MEDAL AND ALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
- Accessibility: WE ARE WALKER AND STROLLER FRIENDLY. OUR MISSION IS TO GIVE YOU THE BEST EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE.
- Service Animals: SERVICE DOGS ALLOWED, NO OTHER PETS PLEASE.
- Support: EACH OF OUR EVENTS HELPS AND ASSISTS LOCAL CHARITIES. ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED.
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