Durham Academy Turkey Trot
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Durham Academy Turkey Trot
The 17th Annual Durham Academy Turkey Trot is scheduled for November 14, 2026 at Durham Academy's Upper School campus in Durham, North Carolina. The event includes a community 5K, a Middle School Mile for grades 5-8, and a Preschool/Lower School Fun Run for students in PK through 4th grade.
Distances and event formats:
- 5K - timed, USATF-certified course with chip timing, registration fee $35.
- Middle School Mile - 1600 m, four laps on the Upper School track, for grades 5-8.
- Preschool/Lower School Fun Run - 400 m, one lap around the track, for PK-4.
The 5K is open to runners and walkers of all ages and provides immediate results via chip timing. Participants in the youth events are divided by grade for separate heats. Pre-race and post-race activities take place on the Upper School athletic fields and include bounce houses, food trucks, a photo booth, games, and other field activities.
Registration details noted by the organizer include same-day registration availability, a t-shirt included for 5K registrants who sign up before October 28, and the option for youth participants to purchase a t-shirt if registered before that date. Prizes will be awarded to top runners in divisions. Organizers request that four-legged friends remain at home. DA students are asked to join their classroom or advisory team during registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
