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

🦃 Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot Overview

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 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, November 27, starting at 7:30 AM.
• Deadline: No registrations will be taken after 8:00 AM on race day.
• Event Options: Register for either the 5K run/walk or 1.5-mile stroll and dog walk.

🏃‍♂️ Race Options

• 5K Run/Walk: 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 and Dog Walk: Traverses the streets of Pine Knoll Shores. (No entry on the Golf Course with pets or strollers).
• Route Maps: See the links on the event website for maps of both the 5K and Dog Stroll. The courses are different.

⏰ Race Timings

The 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:30 AM followed immediately by the Dog Walk at 8:35 AM.

T-Shirt Orders 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 the 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.
• Prize Drawing: 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 that attendance is limited to 400 registrations to ensure our Public Safety team can manage the overwhelming response to our event.

🌐 Event URL

For more details, visit the race page: Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot.