Nags Head Running & Fitness Events - 2025 Schedule

Start your Thanksgiving Day with a little action before you start digging into the turkey feast with this annual run that features a family-friendly course, and plenty of ways to explore the local Outer Banks communities. The Outer Banks Running Club OBX Gobbler 5K & Fun Run is an engaging and scenic trek through the Village of Nags Head which is open to runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages, and which is sure to be a great kick-off to Turkey Day for everyone in the crew.

Thanksgiving Day Thursday November 27, 2025 Run our 5K and/or Fun Run! 5K 8:00 am / Fun Run 9:00 am (Clock timing only, no chip timing) Presented by Barrier Island Group (B.I.G) All 5k Participants will receive a RACE THEMED SHIRT (Giveaways must be picked up, no mailings.)Shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed if not registered by November 5, 2025 We order extra shirts but may run out of your size Pricing: 5K $45.00 - Fun Run $10 $$$$ REFUND $$$$ If you pick-up a 5K bib on Wednesday evening, you will get a FIVE dollar bill for every 5K bib picked up. Packet pick-upWednesday 11/26/25, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm