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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
1117 Duck Road, Duck NC
Distance
5K
Typical weather
51–58°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2025
61–65°F
dry
2024
57–63°F
dry
2023
52–62°F
rain
2022
52–58°F
dry
2021
47–54°F
rain
2020
63–66°F
rain
2019
53–59°F
dry
2018
55–61°F
rain
2017
54–58°F
dry
2016
49–57°F
rain
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: November 26, 2026
- Location: 1117 Duck Road, Duck, NC
- Organizer: First Flight Track Club, a local 501 C-3 nonprofit supporting youth runners in Dare County
- Race Type: Open to runners and walkers of all abilities
Race History
- Tradition: Continues the legacy of the Advice 5K Turkey Trot
- Community: A celebration for vacationers, homeowners, and locals
- Retirement: Many remember this race fondly before its retirement in 2021
- Event Reception: Post-race celebration at TREE HOUSE CAFE and COFFEE Scarborough Faire Shopping Village
Registration Benefits
- Inclusions: Tee Shirt, Swag bag, Hot Drink Ticket (Coffee/Hot Chocolate)
- For Adults: SWELLS'A Beer Ticket for participants over 21
- Post Race: Post race carbs, Great Course with aid stations
- Activities: Charity Auction and Raffles
Packet Pickup
- Location: Swells'a Brewing Duck Dive Bar
- Timing: Fun starts Wednesday night
- Environment: A vibrant local atmosphere
- Details: Opportunity to collect race materials before the event
Course Details
- Starting Point: Christopher Drive adjacent to Scarborough Faire
- Route: South on Ocean Way, back on Scarborough Ln toward NC12
- Scenic Views: North along NC12, over Schooner Ridge to Chip Court
- Finish Line: Near starting point on Christopher Drive
Awards and Timing
- Winners: Prizes awarded to first male and first female finishers
- Random Draw: Prizes also awarded randomly to racers
- Timing: Race is not chip-timed: clock will be displayed
- Policy: No pets allowed
Race Link
- More Information: Visit the race page
Course map
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