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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
100 Recreation Lane, Jacksonville NC
5K · 1 Mile
43–62°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
62–76°F
dry
2024
53–70°F
rain
2023
42–59°F
dry
2022
43–62°F
dry
2021
40–59°F
dry
2020
62–75°F
dry
2019
37–67°F
dry
2018
48–67°F
rain
2017
45–62°F
dry
2016
47–62°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Join the Flock for the return of the Onslow Community Outreach-Moore Buick GMC Turkey Trot 5Kish & Giblet 1-Miler!
- Event Date: Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26, 2026)
- Location: 100 Recreation Lane, Jacksonville, NC 28546
- Purpose: To support Onslow Christmas Cheer and have a gobbling good time!
- Registration: Don’t let this opportunity fly by—register today!
Race Descriptions
The community has spoken, and we’re ready to ruffle some feathers with an even bigger and better event this year!
- Event Options: In-person 5K, Giblet 1-Miler, or Virtual 5K.
- Inclusive: There’s something for every bird in the flock.
- Inaugural Success: If you missed last year’s event, don’t be left out in the cold this time!
- Community Spirit: Let's get ready to flock together for fitness, fun, and community spirit.
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
- 4-7PM: Packet Pickup at Onslow Community Outreach, 1210 Hargett St., Jacksonville, NC 28540.
Thanksgiving Day! Thursday, November 26, 2026
- 6:30-8:00AM: Packet Pick-up at Jacksonville Commons, 100 Recreation Circle, Jacksonville, NC 28546. NOTE: If you are running the Extra Servings Challenge, your cutoff time for pick up is 7:55AM.
- 6:30-10AM: Games Area Open.
- 8:00AM: Giblet 1-Miler and Challenge Runners (1-mile segment) Start. NOTE: If you are running the Extra Servings Challenge, you must be back at the start line by 8:25AM and be in the 5Kish corral.
- 8:27AM: Ainsley’s Angels.
- 8:30 AM: 5K Start and Extra Servings Challenge. Please line up at the back of the corral if you have strollers or pets.
- 9:30AM: Awards Presentations: Overall, First place Male and Female. 5K ONLY medals will be awarded for first place only in designated Age Groups.
- New This Year: Extra Servings Challenge Runners will take on the Giblet 1-Miler and then compete in the 5Kish race, earning three medals.
- Final Note: Rally your friends and join us at the starting line!
Join Us!
Let's run, walk, waddle, and trot towards a brighter future for Onslow County, where every stride helps us build a stronger, more caring community. See you at the Turkey Trot!
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