# GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K

- **When:** Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** 758 Longwood Rd NW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC, 28469
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-187579-graveyard-gallop-5k

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/OceanIsleBeach/GRAVEYARDGALLOP5K?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

“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. 

GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K

 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 
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 Awards are based on Gun Time) 

 

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 COURS

MUSIC AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION 

AMPLE PARKING. PLEASE  USE DESIGNATED PARKING AREA 

LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE: 

Facebook:  SOHO Running Club 
Twitter: SOHORunning
Instagram:  sohorunning1 

Race Director:  

Debby Sauter & Kathy Robinette - SOHORUNNINGCLUB@GMAIL.COM

Additional Information: 
Produced by –   SOHO Running Club..............Volunteers Needed!

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-187579-graveyard-gallop-5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187579-graveyard-gallop-5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).