“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 - SOHORUNNINGCLU
5K: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $40.00 | Jan 27 | Sep 13 |
| $45.00 | Sep 14 | Oct 16 | |
| $47.00 | Oct 17 | Oct 17 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 | 36:58 | 19:19 |
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