Turkey Trot - Apex
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Turkey Trot 5K Run, Apex Community Park
The 28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K is a Town of Apex organized event held on November 21, 2026 at Apex Community Park. The course follows paths through the park and around a scenic lake.
Registration is limited to the first 600 individuals; the race has filled approximately one month prior to the event in recent years. Entrants choose between Competitive and Recreational categories. Recreational participants do not receive a timing chip, are not officially timed or recorded, and are not eligible for awards; they receive the same race t-shirt as Competitive entrants and may keep their own time if desired.
Competition categories are offered for men and women in the following age groups: 12 and under; 13 to 18; 19 to 24; 25 to 29; 30 to 34; 35 to 39; 40 to 44; 45 to 49; 50 to 54; 55 to 59; 60 to 64; 65 to 69; and 70 and up.
Fees are listed by category: Competitive $30, Recreational $25, Youth Competitive (12 and under) $15, Youth Recreational (12 and under) $12. Awards for Competitive entrants include top overall male and female and the top three males and females in each age division. A parking map notes the Lake Pine lot will be closed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
