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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
758 Longwood Rd NW, Ocean Isle Beach NC
5K
57–75°F · low rain risk
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69–80°F
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About this race
GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K
“IT’S A GRAVEYARD SMASH FOR CHARITY CASH!”
Come get spooked and help support the Grissettown Volunteer Fire Department all at the same time! Join the SOHO Running Club for a 5k road race featuring costumed volunteers along the course and at the water stop! Then, stay for concessions prepared by the firemen of District 31 and get $5.00 off into their well known Haunted Trail at 6pm! Guaranteed to be a scary-fun evening for all! Proceeds will go directly to District 31 Volunteer Fire Station.
EVENT DETAILS
- 5k Race:
- Date: October 17, 2026
- Start Time: 4pm
- Location: GRISSETTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: DISTRICT 31
- Address: 758 LONGWOOD RD NW, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469
- Proceeds: DISTRICT 31 FIRE DEPARTMENT
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
- Packet Pickup: Friday, 5-7pm: location TBD, Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 near start line
- Race Start Time: 4:00pm
- Concessions: FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL HAVE CONCESSIONS: RUNNERS GET $5.00 OFF ENTRY TO THE HAUNTED TRAIL WITH THEIR BIBS.
5K COURSE MAP
5K RACE: 1 WATER STOP ON COURSE: RUNNERS & WALKERS WELCOME. Map to be posted soon!
SHIRTS
T-shirts guaranteed for those who register on or before SEPT 14 at midnight.
SHIRT SIZES
- Adult: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
5K AWARDS
Overall Male / Female: 1-3. Masters (40+) Male / Female: 1-3. Age Group Awards for Male / Female: 1-3 AGE GROUP MEDALS.
5K AGE GROUPS
0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
5K REGISTRATION
- Early Registration Price: $40.00 until Sept 14
- Late Registration Price: $45.00 Sept 15-Oct 16 at midnight
- Day of Race Price: $47.00
PACKET PICKUP LOCATION AND TIME
There is no Friday pick up. All runners will check in prior to the race on Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 near start line.
EVENT SPECIAL NOTES
- No Strollers or Pets: on the course
- Music: at their own discretion
- Parking: Ample parking. Please use designated parking area
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Race Director
Debby Sauter & Kathy Robinette - SOHORUNNINGCLUB@GMAIL.COM
Additional Information
Produced by SOHO Running Club..............Volunteers Needed!
Course map
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