Turkey Trot 5K - Apex
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Turkey Trot 5K Run, Apex NC
The Turkey Trot is a Town-organized 5K held at Apex Community Park on Saturday, November 21, 2026. The course passes through the park and goes around a scenic lake. The event is listed as Course #19413 and is described as the 28th annual running of the race.
The event offers two entry types: Recreational and Competitive. Recreational entrants do not receive a timing chip, are not officially timed or recorded, and are not eligible for awards; they are responsible for keeping their own time if desired. Both entry types receive the same event services otherwise, including a race t-shirt.
Registration is limited to the first 600 individuals; in recent years the race has filled roughly one month before the event. Competitive awards include top overall male and female plus the top three males and females in each age division. Age divisions are Men’s and Women’s: 12 and under; 13-18; 19-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70 and up.
Published fees are Competitive $30, Recreational $25, Youth Competitive (12 and under) $15, and Youth Recreational (12 and under) $12. Event sponsors include Back to Rock and Pace Yourself Run Company. An event parking map notes that the Lake Pine lot will be closed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
