Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot 5K
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Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and 1.5 Mile Dog Stroll
The Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot is the 19th annual community running and walking event held in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina on November 26, 2026. The event location is listed as 196 Oakleaf Drive, Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. It is organized by the Town of Pine Knoll Shores Parks and Recreation Committee and will occur rain or shine.
Distances
- 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk
- 1.5 mile dog stroll
The 5K course follows residential streets and passes through the Crystal Coast Country Club golf course. Dogs and baby strollers are not allowed on the golf course; participants who wish to use a stroller for the full distance are asked to consider doing two loops of the dog stroll course instead. The dog stroll stays on neighborhood streets and does not enter the golf course.
The event is free to enter. Online registration opens June 30, 2026 and closes November 25, 2026. Same day registration is available the day before and the morning of the event at McNeill Park with a registration cutoff on race day. Attendance is limited to 400 registrations. T-shirts may be ordered for a fee and picked up the day before or on the morning of the event. At the finish, water, bananas, and treats are provided. The event collects donations for the Hope for the Warriors Angel Tree project and volunteers will accept donations on site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
