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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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Hatteras 5k Race Series in Avon

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Kitty Hawk Kites
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On the Beach
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The Northern Outer Banks
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Moyock 252-435-2947
25% OFF ADULT ENTRÉES Dine-In Early Bird Dinner Special
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Summer House
Summer House

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  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Lost Treasure Golf
Lost Treasure Golf
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The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

Kill Devil Hills 252-480-0142
FREE DONUT ON A STICK WITH ANY DESSERT PURCHASE
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Splish Splash
Splish Splash

OCEANVIEW Waves - La Waves Drive - SPLISH SPLASH, with its private pool, hot tub, game room with pool table, and location just two tons from the ocean, is certain to make a splash with your vacation crew. The home is located on a peaceful...

  • Waves
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream
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Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

Kitty Hawk 252-715-0779
$5 Off Admission Valid Off General Admission Over 42 inches
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Jumpmasters OBX
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Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

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10% OFF ALL SENIORS SAVE 10% ON ALL SENIORS, 65 & OLDER
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Blue Sky
Blue Sky

Nothing but ‘Blue Sky’ for you at this lovely semi-oceanfront property located in South Nags Head with GREAT OCEAN VIEWS. Meticulously cared for by loving owners, this fantastic vacation property has great ocean views, your own private pool and...

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Beach Realty and Construction
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A PLACE IN THE SUN
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$2,654  $2,935
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$246 off
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$2,689  $2,935
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Black Pelican
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4203 - Here Comes the Sun
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  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms