Hampstead Kiwanis Park Turkey Trot
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Hampstead Kiwanis Park Turkey Trot : overview
The Hampstead Kiwanis Park Turkey Trot is an annual family running event held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Hampstead Kiwanis Park, 586 Sloop Point Loop Road, Hampstead, NC 28443. The event includes multiple distances and a Kids Sprint; children who run the Kids Sprint receive a finisher medal on a lanyard. Marines and local running groups often attend. Race shirts are provided to participants who register by October 30, 2025, and attend; registrations on or after October 31 may select from remaining sizes while supplies last.
- 8K - timed event
- 2 Mile - timed event
- Kids Sprint - one lap in the park, not timed
Course, logistics, awards and cause
The Kids Sprint is run entirely inside Hampstead Kiwanis Park. The 8K and 2-Mile start in the park and include sections on pavement, through neighborhoods, near Harbour Village Marina and along the Intracoastal Waterway. Both longer courses turn back at the halfway point and retrace the route into the park. The course is stroller and wheelchair friendly; dogs are not permitted in the park.
There are two main parking lots: a paved lot at the main entrance and a gravel lot near Country Club Drive. Kiwanis Club members will help direct parking. Awards include trophies for the top three finishers in age categories and specific age-group awards for the 8K and 2-Mile; the Kids Sprint recognizes the top boy and top girl. Proceeds support Hampstead Kiwanis Park and its continued development. Registration options include online, at pre-race packet pickup, or using a provided QR code. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.