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Corolla Kid Friendly Events - 2026 Schedule

The Freedom 5k

Friday, July 3rd - Friday, July 3rd 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

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Week of July 6, 2026 - July 12, 2026
Lighthouse 5K Series
Wednesday, July 8th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 15th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 22nd 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 29th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday, August 4th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 12th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 19th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 26th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, September 2nd 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, September 9th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Corolla

Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead Club, Corolla Light and the magnificent Currituck Beach Lighthouse are all along the course. Unique finisher medals and t-shirts to all participants.  Race Start/Finish in front of the Historic Mansion at The Whalehead Club in Corolla.

Week of July 13, 2026 - July 19, 2026
Lighthouse 5K Series
Wednesday, July 15th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 8th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 22nd 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 29th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday, August 4th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 12th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 19th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 26th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, September 2nd 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, September 9th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Corolla

Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead Club, Corolla Light and the magnificent Currituck Beach Lighthouse are all along the course. Unique finisher medals and t-shirts to all participants.  Race Start/Finish in front of the Historic Mansion at The Whalehead Club in Corolla.

Week of July 20, 2026 - July 26, 2026
Lighthouse 5K Series
Wednesday, July 22nd 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 8th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 15th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 29th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday, August 4th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 12th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 19th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 26th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, September 2nd 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, September 9th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Corolla

Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead Club, Corolla Light and the magnificent Currituck Beach Lighthouse are all along the course. Unique finisher medals and t-shirts to all participants.  Race Start/Finish in front of the Historic Mansion at The Whalehead Club in Corolla.

Week of July 27, 2026 - August 2, 2026
Lighthouse 5K Series
Wednesday, July 29th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 8th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 15th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 22nd 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday, August 4th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 12th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 19th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 26th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, September 2nd 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, September 9th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Corolla

Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead Club, Corolla Light and the magnificent Currituck Beach Lighthouse are all along the course. Unique finisher medals and t-shirts to all participants.  Race Start/Finish in front of the Historic Mansion at The Whalehead Club in Corolla.

Week of August 3, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Lighthouse 5K Series
Tuesday, August 4th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 8th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 15th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 22nd 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 29th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 12th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 19th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 26th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, September 2nd 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, September 9th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Corolla

Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead Club, Corolla Light and the magnificent Currituck Beach Lighthouse are all along the course. Unique finisher medals and t-shirts to all participants.  Race Start/Finish in front of the Historic Mansion at The Whalehead Club in Corolla.

Week of August 10, 2026 - August 16, 2026
Lighthouse 5K Series
Wednesday, August 12th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 8th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 15th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 22nd 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 29th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday, August 4th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 19th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 26th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, September 2nd 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, September 9th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Corolla

Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead Club, Corolla Light and the magnificent Currituck Beach Lighthouse are all along the course. Unique finisher medals and t-shirts to all participants.  Race Start/Finish in front of the Historic Mansion at The Whalehead Club in Corolla.

Week of August 17, 2026 - August 23, 2026
Lighthouse 5K Series
Wednesday, August 19th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 8th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 15th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 22nd 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 29th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday, August 4th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 12th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 26th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, September 2nd 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, September 9th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Corolla

Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead Club, Corolla Light and the magnificent Currituck Beach Lighthouse are all along the course. Unique finisher medals and t-shirts to all participants.  Race Start/Finish in front of the Historic Mansion at The Whalehead Club in Corolla.

Week of August 24, 2026 - August 30, 2026
Lighthouse 5K Series
Wednesday, August 26th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 8th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 15th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 22nd 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 29th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday, August 4th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 12th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 19th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, September 2nd 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, September 9th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Corolla

Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead Club, Corolla Light and the magnificent Currituck Beach Lighthouse are all along the course. Unique finisher medals and t-shirts to all participants.  Race Start/Finish in front of the Historic Mansion at The Whalehead Club in Corolla.

Week of August 31, 2026 - September 6, 2026
Lighthouse 5K Series
Wednesday, September 2nd 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 8th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 15th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 22nd 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 29th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday, August 4th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 12th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 19th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 26th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, September 9th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Corolla

Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead Club, Corolla Light and the magnificent Currituck Beach Lighthouse are all along the course. Unique finisher medals and t-shirts to all participants.  Race Start/Finish in front of the Historic Mansion at The Whalehead Club in Corolla.

Week of September 7, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Lighthouse 5K Series
Wednesday, September 9th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 8th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 15th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 22nd 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, July 29th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday, August 4th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 12th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 19th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 26th 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday, September 2nd 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Corolla

Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead Club, Corolla Light and the magnificent Currituck Beach Lighthouse are all along the course. Unique finisher medals and t-shirts to all participants.  Race Start/Finish in front of the Historic Mansion at The Whalehead Club in Corolla.

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