GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K

👻 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.

📅 Race Details

• Type: 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
• More Info: Race Registration

🗓️ 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.
• Discount: 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 CASH PRIZE
• Masters (40+): 1-3 CASH PRIZE
• Grand Masters (50+): Male/Female Gift cards
• Age Group Awards: 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: $35.00 until Sept 14 at midnight
• Late Registration Price: $40.00 Sept 15-Oct 16 at midnight
• Day of Race Price: $45.00

📦 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

ℹ️ Additional Information

Produced by – SOHO Running Club..............Volunteers Needed!