Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk & 1.5 Mile Stroll & Dog Walk

Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk & Dog Walk

Join us for the 18th annual Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM. The Turkey Trot & Dog Walk is a free run/walk event, and all are welcome.

Charitable Cause

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 26.
• In-Person Registration: Wednesday, November 26, from 3:00-4:00 PM at McNeil Park or Thanksgiving morning, November 27, beginning at 7:30 AM at McNeill Park.
• Registration Cutoff: No registrations will be taken after 8:00 AM on race day.
• Events: You can register for either the 5K or 1.5-mile stroll and dog walk.

Race Details

• 5K Event: (3.1 mile) run or walk that passes through the streets of Pine Knoll Shores and the Crystal Coast Country Club golf course (no strollers or dogs allowed).
• 1.5-Mile Stroll: Will traverse the streets of Pine Knoll Shores. (No entry will be allowed on the Golf Course with pets or strollers).
• Maps: See the links on the event website for maps of both the 5K and Dog Stroll. The courses are different.
• Start Times: The 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:30 AM followed immediately by the Dog Walk at 8:35 AM.

T-Shirt and Prizes

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 26, 3:00-4:00 PM at McNeil Park or Thanksgiving morning at McNeil Park pavilion. 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 12.

Additional Event Information

For all event information, see the EVENT INFO page for specific details about the 5K run/walk or 1.5 Mile Stroll & Dog Walk.

• Finish Line: Water, bananas, and treats for everyone.
• Prize Drawing: Random drawing for prizes including tickets to the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and other prizes courtesy of the 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: Attendance is limited to 400 registrations to make sure our Public Safety team can manage the overwhelming response to our event.