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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
1704 Old Honeycutt Rd., Fuquay Varina NC
5K
41–59°F · low rain risk
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2025
40–63°F
dry
2024
37–61°F
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2023
40–56°F
dry
2022
42–62°F
dry
2021
28–49°F
dry
2020
37–52°F
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2019
44–59°F
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2018
38–57°F
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2017
32–55°F
dry
2016
47–67°F
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About this race
STORM THE SPRING BEFORE YOU GOBBLE!!
Established in 2022, Willow Spring High School is BACK with its Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5k Run!
Race Details
- Date: November 26, 2026
- Location: 1704 Old Honeycutt Rd., Fuquay Varina, NC
- URL: 2026 Willow High School Turkey Trot
Course Information
- Certification: USATF-certified 5K course
- Route: Starts and ends on the track, loop around campus, down the Park-Depot Greenway Trail, and into the South Lakes neighborhood
- Kids Events: Kids Fun Run (9 and under), and Diaper Dash (4 and under) on the school track
Competition and Awards
- Competitive 5K: For runners who can finish within 30 minutes
- Awards: Overall awards for the top 3 and age group awards for the top two
- Course Record: The course record holder receives a free entry!
Fun Family 5K
- Participants: Walkers, runners, and strollers are welcome (no pets)
- Costume Contest: Judged during the race on Social Media to win a Trophy
- Medals: All participants will receive a medal
- T-shirts: Available for those who register before October 23rd
Event Participation
This event is open to ANY and EVERYONE!!
Proceeds: Will benefit the school's Cross Country Teams, Track Teams, and Sports Boosters. This is going to be a FUN event that you don’t want to miss.
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