Nags Head Running & Fitness Events - 2026 Schedule

Nags Head Running & Fitness Events - 2026 Schedule
This Week
Saturday, March 14th 8:00 AM
Nags Head

The Running of the Leprechauns was the original idea of Mike Kelly and hosted at Kelly's Restaurant & Tavern, every St. Paddy's Day weekend since 2008. This fun, green and grand race Started and Finished on site at Kelly's Restaurant, and this years' 5K & 10K courses are virtually the same as in the past, just altered slightly to start and finish at nearby Satterfield Soccer Complex in Nags Head. All Finishers earned medals and enjoyed Irish Stew and Guinness beer at Mike's restaurant while sharing their running triumphs with their friends.

Week of June 1, 2026 - June 7, 2026
Wednesday, June 3rd 8:00 AM
Nags Head

Put your running, jogging and even hiking abilities to the ultimate test via this race that may be short, but which features one of the highest climbs that the Outer Banks has to offer. The Killer Dunes 2-Miler & Fun Run features one of the most unique courses on the coastline, and includes a unique challenge of climbing the dunes that are located within the Jockey’s Ridge State Park.

Week of November 23, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Thursday, November 26th
Nags Head

Start your Thanksgiving Day with a little action before you start digging into the turkey feast with this annual run that features a family-friendly course, and plenty of ways to explore the local Outer Banks communities. The Outer Banks Running Club OBX Gobbler 5K & Fun Run is an engaging and scenic trek through the Village of Nags Head which is open to runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages, and which is sure to be a great kick-off to Turkey Day for everyone in the crew.

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Kite Point

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Fish Heads Bar and Grill

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Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

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Surf Side Hotel

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Firehouse Boil Delivery

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5/2 - 5/9
$2,075  $2,357
$282 off
5/9 - 5/16
$2,106  $2,357
$251 off
5/16 - 5/23
$2,147  $2,357
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5/23 - 5/30
$2,614  $2,876
$262 off
5/30 - 6/6
$3,175  $3,513
$338 off
6/27 - 7/4
$4,633  $4,796
$163 off
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