15th Annual Surfin' Turkey 5K and Puppy Drum Fun Run

Join us to raise money for Hatteras Island students!

Run this beautiful 5K course through the historic fishing village before your big Thanksgiving feast! A fun pancake breakfast immediately follows the race along with the awards ceremony.

The proceeds from this race support the Hatteras Island Youth Education Fund (HIYEF). During the 2025-26 school year, HIYEF provided more than $37,000 in grant funded projects to our two Cape Hatteras Schools. HIYEF provides funding for educational and enrichment opportunities for our Hatteras Island students.

There is one water station on the course. This is not a timed race: it is a family fun event, if you want to know your time, please wear a watch or make sure you look at the clock at the finish line.

Event Details

• Date: November 26, 2026
• Location: 56658 NC-12, Hatteras, NC
• Race URL: Surfin' Turkey 5K and Puppy Drum Fun Run

Registration

• Individual Fee: $45.00 (+$3.00 sign up fee)
• Late Registration: $50 (on and after November 25, 2026)
• T-shirts: Not guaranteed after November 10th
• On-site Registration: $50, paperless registration available via QR code

Puppy Drum Fun Run

Puppy Drum (1/4 mile) Fun Run for children aged 12 and under. Children 12 and under: Free for run or walk, and post-race breakfast, NO T-SHIRT. We will have children's t-shirts available for purchase onsite. Please consider a food pantry donation of 2+ cans per runner.

Extra Youth T-shirts may be purchased for $20.00 depending upon availability.

Packet-Pick-Up and On-site Registration

On-site registration will be available during Packet Pickup at the Hatteras Village Civic Center on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 from 4pm to 6pm and on the morning of the race between 7am and 7:30am. Packets may be picked up either Wednesday evening or Thursday morning before the race. If you do not register online, we will not be able to guarantee a shirt as part of your race packet.

Parking

There will be limited race day parking on site. Additional on-street parking available nearby.

Refund, Transfer and Weather Policy

This is a non-refundable charity event. Race is rain or shine but will be canceled for safety reasons in the event of severe weather.

Recognition and Awards

• Top Participants: The top three males, females and children under 16 will receive special recognition.
• Family Fun: This is a family fun event. If you want to know your time, wear a watch or make sure you look at the clock at the finish line.

Can't participate? Contribute!

We greatly appreciate any donations made to our cause. Visit the Donation Page to make a donation!