“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
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 17.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
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and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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