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

🦃 Join Us for the Event

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.

🎗️ Charity Support

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 Details

• Online Registration: Available through midnight on November 26.
• In-Person Registration: November 26, from 3:00-4:00 PM at McNeil Park or Thanksgiving morning starting at 7:30 AM at McNeil Park.
• Registration Cut-off: No registrations will be taken after 8:00 AM on race day.
• Events: Register for either the 5K or 1.5-mile stroll and dog walk.

🏃‍♂️ Race Information

• 5K Run/Walk: (3.1 miles) passes through the streets of Pine Knoll Shores and the Crystal Coast Country Club golf course. No strollers or dogs will be allowed.
• 1.5-Mile Stroll and Dog Walk: Will traverse the streets of Pine Knoll Shores. (No entry will be allowed on the Golf Course with pets or strollers).
• Course 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, from 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.

ℹ️ Additional Event Information

• Refreshments: At the finish line, there will be water, bananas, and treats for everyone.
• Prizes: Random drawing for prizes for tickets to the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and other prizes courtesy of the AB Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe.

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.

🌐 Event Link

For more information, visit the event webpage.