“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 18, 2025
- 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 CASH PRIZE
Masters (40+) Male / Female: 1-3 CASH PRIZE
Grand Masters (50+) Male/Female Gift cards
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 $35.00 until Sept 14 at midnight
Late Registration Price $40.00 Sept 15-Oct 17 at midnight
Day of Race Price $45.00
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
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Race Director:
Debby Sauter & Kathy Robinette – SOHORUNNINGCLUB@GMAIL.COM