
From the Organizer
Brindley Beach Vacations Presents The Lighthouse 5k Series
Lighthouse 5k / 1 Mile Race Series celebrates its 16th annual running
8 AM Wednesday’s Summer 2026
at The Whalehead Club Corolla, NC
ADULT $45
Youth 17 & under $40
Walk-up registration and pre-registered packet pickup/check-in is available race morning 6:50 - 7:50 AM at the race start line,
located at the Whalehead Club 1100 Club Rd, Corolla, NC 27927 in the recently renamed Historic Corolla Park.
There is plenty of parking and restrooms are located onsite. All entries include event t-shirt, finisher medallion and chip timing.
For more information contact: obxrunning@gmail.com or call/text (252) 489-8239 This is a family fun event sponsored by Brindley Beach Vacations touring the historic attractions of the Northern beaches of the Outer Banks!
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
Awards for the Top 3 Male/Female overall, the 1st place Masters M/F (over 40)
and the 1st place Youth M/F (14 & under).
CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAPS AND RACE START AT THE WHALEHEAD CLUB
CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT GARMIN LINK
CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE MAPS DIRECTIONS
REGISTRATION NEVER CLOSES, EVERYONE GETS A SHIRT, A MEDAL AND ALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
WE ARE WALKER AND STROLLER FRIENDLY. OUR MISSION IS TO GIVE YOU THE BEST EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE. SERVICE DOGS ALLOWED NO OTHER PETS PLEASE. EACH OF OUR EVENTS HELPS AND ASSISTS LOCAL CHARITIES.
ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
88°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Elizabeth City Cgas, 20 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 45 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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