Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot 5K
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Event Overview
The 19th annual Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot is a free Thanksgiving morning event. It offers two distances: a 5K (3.1 mile) run/walk and a 1.5-mile stroll and dog walk. Both courses traverse the streets of Pine Knoll Shores. The 5K route also passes through the Crystal Coast Country Club golf course, where strollers and dogs are not allowed. The stroll is specifically for dogs and strollers, with no entry allowed on the golf course. The event supports the Hope for the Warriors Angel Tree Project and welcomes tax-deductible donations.
Registration and Details
Registration is free and limited to 500 total participants (400 for the 5K, 100 for the stroll). Online registration is available until midnight on November 25. In-person registration is available on Wednesday, November 25 from 3:00-4:00 PM at McNeil Park, and on Thanksgiving morning at McNeil Park beginning at 7:30 AM. No registrations are accepted after 8:00 AM on race day. Both events start from McNeil Park, with the 5K beginning first, followed immediately by the dog walk.
On-Site Information
Participants may order and pay for a commemorative T-shirt during registration. Shirts can be picked up during the designated in-person registration times at McNeil Park. At the finish line, water, bananas, and treats are provided for everyone. A random prize drawing is held for items such as tickets to the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and prizes from local sponsors. The event is sponsored by the Town of Pine Knoll Shores Parks and Recreation Committee and will be held regardless of weather. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
