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Nags Head Woods 5K

Nags Head, United States • 9 May 2026

Nags Head Woods 5K

The Nags Head Woods 5K is an annual charity event held in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Taking place on the Saturday of Mother's Day weekend, the 2026 edition marks the 40th anniversary of this competition. The event serves as a fundraiser for the First Flight Rotary Club Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports various charitable initiatives and service projects within the Outer Banks community.

The course is a down and back route set within the Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve, which is managed by The Nature Conservancy of North Carolina. Participants travel along a gravel road that winds through the protected natural area.

Available distances and activities include:

  • 5K running race
  • 1-Mile "Walk in the Woods"
  • Fun Run

Registration is required for all categories, with fees differing between the main races and the fun run. The event is hosted at 701 Ocean Acres Drive. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

Registration
5 km
1-Mile Walk
Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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