2026 Duck NC Turkey Trot 5K Presented By Carolina Designs Realty

Event Overview

The Duck Turkey Trot 5K is an annual charitable run/walk to be held on Thursday November 26, 2026. This event is produced by the Outer Banks Track Club, a local 501 C-3 nonprofit which helps youth runners in Dare County.

Race Details

• Date: November 26, 2026
• Location: 1117 Duck Road, DUCK, NC
• Type: 5K run/walk
• Website: Duck Turkey Trot 5K

Participation Information

• Open To: Runners and walkers of all abilities
• Tradition: Continues the tradition established by the Advice 5K Turkey Trot
• Community: A celebration for vacationers, homeowners, and locals
• Post-Race Event: Celebration at TREE HOUSE CAFE and COFFEE Scarborough Faire Shopping Village

Registration Benefits

• Included: Tee Shirt
• Swag: Bag and Hot Drink Ticket (Coffee/Hot Chocolate)
• Additional Perks: SWELLS'A Beer Ticket for over 21
• Post-Race: Carbs, Charity Auction, and Raffles

Course Details

The course starts on Christopher Drive adjacent to Scarborough Faire in downtown Duck, traveling towards the Atlantic and then turning south on Ocean Way. After heading back towards the sound on Scarborough Ln until reaching NC12, the course heads north along NC12 to Schooner Ridge Drive across from the Global Methodist Church. Up and over the hill on Schooner Ridge, you'll traverse Chip Court. Complete the loop on Schooner Ridge Drive before heading south again out of the Schooner Ridge subdivision on NC12. The finish line is near the start line on Christopher Drive adjacent to Scarborough Faire.

Awards and Timing

• Prizes: Awarded to first male and first female finishers
• Random Awards: Additional prizes awarded randomly to racers
• Timing: This race is not chip timed: top finishers will be posted
• Note: No Pets Please

Packet Pickup

The fun starts Wednesday night at Packet Pickup at Swells'a Brewing Duck Dive Bar.