GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K
October 17, 2026
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 US
THE 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 7pm! Guaranteed to be a scary-fun evening for all! Proceeds will go directly to District 31 Firestation.
THE CAUSE
The race is being put on to help raise money for the Grissettown Volunteer Fire Department: District 31. Money raised will help the department provide expediate services to local residents by helping fund life saving equipment.
THE COURSE
Grissettown Fire Department: District 31
758 Longwood Rd NW
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
RACE LOCATION: View Location on Map
THE SWAG
RACE SHIRT: Participants will receive a guaranteed size if you register before September 14th.
FINISHER MEDAL: Finishers will receive a medal at the finish line.
AWARDS
5K AWARDS: Cash to Top 3 Overall Males and Females, Cash to Top 3 Masters (40+) Males and Females, Gift Card to Top Grand Master (50+) Male and Female. Top 3 Male & Female in the following age groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
Packet Pickup Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 near start line.
Race Start Time 4:00pm
FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL HAVE CONCESSIONS. RUNNERS GET $5.00 OFF ENTRY TO THE HAUNTED TRAIL WITH THEIR BIBS.
5K COURSE MAP:
5K COURSE; 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 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:
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. AMPLE PARKING. PLEASE USE DESIGNATED PARKING AREA.
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Race Director:
Debby Sauter & Kathy Robinette - [email protected]
Additional Information:
Produced by – SOHO Running Club..............Volunteers Needed!
