Nags Head Woods 5K – Kill Devil Hills, NC 2026

Date
May 9, 2026
Location
Kill Devil Hills, NC
Venue
701 Ocean Acres Drive
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $45.00
Events
5K, 1-Mile Walk, Fun Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Nags Head Woods 5K starts at 8:00 AM, giving you time to settle into your accommodations and handle pre-race logistics without an ungodly early wake-up. Held on May 9, 2026, in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, this event offers both a 5K and a 1-mile option, making it accessible whether you're training for distance or looking for a shorter outing. The race takes place at 701 Ocean Acres Drive. Entry fees run between $30 and $45. The event welcomes both runners and walkers, so you can choose your intensity level. With two distance options, you can adjust your effort based on your current fitness or schedule, and the late-morning start means you won't be racing on an empty stomach if that matters for your preparation routine.

From the Race Organizer
The Nags Head Woods 5K is the oldest charity race on the Outer Banks. Held annually on Saturday morning of Mother's Day Weekend, this year in 2026, this race celebrates its 40th Anniversary!! the NHW5K is a down and back race along the gravel road through the Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve, which is part of The Nature Conservancy of North Carolina. There is also a fun run and a 1-mile "Walk in the Woods" that accompanies the main 5K race. First Flight Rotary Club hosts the event as one of it's signature fundraising events for the club Foundation. First Flight Rotary Club Foundation is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit that focuses on supporting charitable initiatives in and around the Outer Banks Community such as other nonprofits and service projects lead by the First Flight Rotary Club.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Nags Head Woods 5K – Kill Devil Hills, NC 2026?

Nags Head Woods 5K – Kill Devil Hills, NC 2026 takes place on May 9, 2026. The race is held in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.

Where is Nags Head Woods 5K – Kill Devil Hills, NC 2026 held?

Nags Head Woods 5K – Kill Devil Hills, NC 2026 is held at 701 Ocean Acres Drive in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.

Where can I find hotels near Nags Head Woods 5K – Kill Devil Hills, NC 2026?

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