2 events in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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.

Friday, July 3rd, 2026

SUN Realty Freedom 5k/1 Mile - 7:30 AM

Little Sparkler 1/4 Mile Fun Run - 8:10 AM

CHARITY: Outer Banks Giving Tree

Race Start and Finish at the Kill Devil Hills Town Hall

102 Town Hall Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

in front of the Town War Memorial. Click HERE for Directions

Early Packet Pick-up:

Thursday July 2, 2026 (2 - 6 PM) at The Gym. Located at 3712 Croatan Hwy (Hwy 158)

MP 4½, in Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 (252) 489-8239 Click HERE for Directions

and on site Race Day: 6:15 am - 7:15 am

Freedom 5K/1 Mile

$50

$45 17 & Under

1/4 Mile Fun Run

$35 (10 & under)

All American family and community event in the spirit of American Independence!

Presented by SUN Realty and The OBX Running Company

Unique awards for the top Male and Female winners

1st - 3rd place Overall, 1st - 3rd place M/F Masters (over 40)

and 1st in age group 10 year increments starting at U10

Event t-shirt and unique finisher medals to all participants.

Watermelon, Pastries and Light Refreshments for a little Post Race celebration.

Click Here for 5k Course Map

Click HERE for Garmin

This is a chip timed event. Results will be posted on our Race Results page and emailed to all contestants.

Race Fee includes t-shirt, finisher medal, chip timing, professional services

event photography, light snacks and refreshments

Want to run with us again? Join us at Sunday June 28, 2026 at The Outer Banks Brewing Station for

the Independence Beer Mile a 21 and over Social Run!

For questions regarding general information please email us at [email protected] or text 252-489-8239