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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
196 Oakleaf Drive, Pine Knoll Shores NC
5K · 1 Mile
47–61°F · some rain risk
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2025
62–72°F
dry
2024
57–67°F
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46–62°F
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2022
48–59°F
dry
2021
44–58°F
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2020
66–71°F
dry
2019
47–65°F
dry
2018
50–67°F
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48–61°F
dry
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49–64°F
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: November 26, 2026
- Time: 8:30 AM
- Location: 196 Oakleaf Drive, Pine Knoll Shores, NC
- Event URL: Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot
Join Us!
Join us for the 19th annual Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. The 5K Run & Dog Stroll are free run or walk events, and all are welcome. The Turkey Trot is also a charitable event that supports the Hope for the Warriors Angel Tree Project. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation! We would greatly appreciate it!
Registration
- Online Registration: Available through midnight on November 25.
- In-Person Registration: Wednesday, November 25, from 3:00-4:00 PM at McNeil Park or Thanksgiving morning from 7:30 AM.
- Deadline: No registrations will be taken after 8:00 AM on race day.
Events Offered
- 5K Run or Walk: Passes through the streets of Pine Knoll Shores and the Crystal Coast Country Club golf course (no strollers or dogs allowed). Please see the new page for the 5K Map and Directions.
- 1.5-mile Dog Stroll: Will traverse the streets of Pine Knoll Shores. (No entry will be allowed on the Golf Course with pets or strollers).
- Course Maps: See the links on the event website for maps of both the 5K and Dog Stroll. The courses are different.
Event Schedule
The 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:30 AM followed immediately by the Dog Stroll at 8:35 AM.
T-Shirt Information
When you register for either event, you may order and pay for a PKS Turkey Trot T-shirt, and you will also be eligible for prizes. Participants can pick up any ordered shirts either Wednesday, November 25, 3:00-4:00 PM at McNeil Park or Thanksgiving morning at McNeil Park pavilion.
T-Shirt Store Purchase
If you are not entering the event and would still like to purchase a T-Shirt, you may order directly from the STORE on this website. [No more t-shirt orders will be taken after November 11.]
Additional Event Information
For all event information, see the EVENT INFO page for specific details about the 5K run/walk or 1.5 Mile Dog Stroll.
- Post-Race Refreshments: At the finish line there will be water, bananas, and treats for everyone.
- Prizes: Random drawing for prizes for tickets to the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and other prizes courtesy of AB Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe, and BattleWorks (Atlantic Beach).
The Turkey Trot is sponsored by the Town of Pine Knoll Shores Parks and Recreation Committee and will occur rain or shine!
*Please note that attendance is limited to 400 registrations to make sure our Public Safety team can manage the overwhelming response to our event.
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