Corolla Thanksgiving Day Wild Turkey 5k/1 Mile 2026

The Corolla Thanksgiving Day Wild Turkey 5k/1 Mile begins and ends at the Whalehead Club in Corolla, North Carolina, on Thanksgiving morning. The day starts with a kids' Fun Run at 8:00 a.m., followed by the 5k at 8:15 a.m. This race is designed for families seeking a short holiday run before the day's activities commence. The main event has a field limit of 500 participants, with 50 for the Fun Run. The 5k utilizes chip timing. The race welcomes runners, walkers, wheelchair participants, and those with strollers or joggers. Service dogs are allowed. The course is equipped with a bicycle lead, course marshals, turn arrows, and a water station at the halfway point. Post-race, participants receive a light breakfast and snacks. Awards are presented to overall, masters, and five-year age-group winners. The event also collects canned goods and other non-perishable food for the local Food Bank.