Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot 5K
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Event overview
The Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot takes place on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025, in Pine Knoll Shores, NC (196 Oakleaf Drive). This is the 18th annual edition. The event is free to enter and supports the Hope for the Warriors Angel Tree Project; tax-deductible donations are accepted. Attendance is limited to 400 registrations.
Entry, course and amenities
Distances offered:
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- 1.5 miles
The 5K run/walk passes through the streets of Pine Knoll Shores and the Crystal Coast Country Club golf course; strollers and dogs are not allowed on the 5K. The 1.5-mile stroll is a streets route that allows dogs, but pets and strollers are not permitted on the golf course. McNeill Park serves as the starting location and a pavilion is used for shirt pickup.
Online registration is available through the day before the event, with in-person registration offered the day before and on Thanksgiving morning at McNeill Park. Participants may order event T-shirts when registering and pick them up at the park. At the finish line there will be water, bananas, and treats. The event includes a random prize drawing for items such as tickets to the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and prizes from AB Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe. Sponsors include local organizations and the Town of Pine Knoll Shores Parks and Recreation Committee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.