In 33 days · Thu, Nov 26, 2026
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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
355 M.L.K. Jr. St, Boone NC
Distances
5K · 10K
Typical weather
32–48°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
33–57°F
rain
2024
37–50°F
rain
2023
27–43°F
dry
2022
35–54°F
dry
2021
23–43°F
dry
2020
45–62°F
dry
2019
37–52°F
dry
2018
26–42°F
dry
2017
32–44°F
dry
2016
32–45°F
dry
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About this race
The LARGEST 5k & 10k in North Carolina's High Country returns to the Boone Greenway for the 16th year!
Taking place on Thanksgiving morning, The High Country Turkey Trot is open to competitive runners, casual joggers, and walkers. Far from just a race, the event is fun for the entire family and includes a live DJ, photo-staging area, costumes, awesome giveaways, and a picnic shed full of food and hot drinks. You definitely don't want to miss this!
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