Fayetteville Turkey Trot
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Fayetteville Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile
The Fayetteville Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning running event held at Guthrie Park, 445 Treetop Dr, Fayetteville, NC. The courses run along the Cape Fear River Trail and the event offers both a shorter community mile and a 5K distance.
Distances
- 1 Mile Run/Walk for participants of all ages
- 5K Run/Walk along the Cape Fear River Trail
All registered participants receive a custom race t-shirt, a custom finisher medal, free race photos, chip timing with live results, and eligibility for age-group awards. The 5K awards include overall male and female, masters (40+), grand-masters (50+), and top finishers in standard age brackets from 10 and under through 80 and over. The 1 Mile presents top three male and female finishers in each age category. Age group awards are available after the event and can be mailed on request.
Packet pickup is available the day before the event and on race morning; a designated person may pick up materials with a copy of a participant ID or QR code. Parking is free on Thanksgiving morning, with handicapped parking at the Cape Fear River Trail parking lot. The course and parking are subject to change for safety or emergency reasons.
United Way of Cumberland County is listed as the event nonprofit partner and registrants may designate a portion of their entry fee to that beneficiary. Volunteers support the event and are invited to participate in advance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
