Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot
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Event overview
The Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot at Wrightsville Beach is held on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Wrightsville Beach Park, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480. The event raises funds for Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity to build homes and support communities in New Hanover, Pender, and Duplin Counties. The event offers the following distances:
- 1 Mile (not timed)
- 5K (timed)
- Premier Donor Entry (limited to 100 participants)
The course is the Wrightsville Beach Park loop. It is described as flat and stroller friendly. Dogs are not allowed on the course; however, pets are welcome in the park at the start and finish area for the pet costume contest.
Features, awards and logistics
A packet pickup partner, Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, is listed and is offering discounted rooms and a Thanksgiving buffet. Parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis at several nearby locations, including Wrightsville Beach Museum, Redix parking lots, Wrightsville Beach Baptist, Wrightsville United Methodist, and the US Post Office.
Race swag includes a race shirt for registrants who register by October 26, 2025 and attend packet pickup or the event. Premier Donor participants receive a Cape Fear Habitat tote and assorted merchandise and receive recognition on the event website and social media. 5K awards include top overall and masters places and age-group awards; participation ribbons are given to all participants under 9 years old. Costume contests are held for racers and pets with 1st–3rd place prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.