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

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

Join us for the 19th annual Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM. The Turkey Trot & Dog Walk is a free run/walk event, and all are welcome. 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 25.
• In-Person Registration: Wednesday, November 25, from 3:00-4:00 PM at McNeil Park or Thanksgiving morning, November 26, beginning at 7:30 AM.
• Deadline: No registrations will be taken after 8:00 AM on race day.
• Events: You can register for either the 5K or the 1.5-mile stroll and dog walk.

Event Details

• 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 allowed).
• 1.5-Mile Stroll and Dog Walk: Will traverse the streets of Pine Knoll Shores (No entry 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 25, 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

• Finish Line Amenities: At the finish line there will be water, bananas, and treats for everyone.
• Random Prizes: Drawing for tickets to the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and other prizes courtesy of AB Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe, and BattleWorks (Atlantic Beach).
• Event Sponsors: The Turkey Trot is sponsored by the Town of Pine Knoll Shores Parks and Recreation Committee.
• Weather Policy: The event will occur rain or shine!

Important Note

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 information, visit the Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot website.