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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
3802 Jaycee Park Drive, Greensboro NC
5K · 1 Mile
38–56°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
53–69°F
rain
2024
48–65°F
dry
2023
30–51°F
dry
2022
36–61°F
dry
2021
35–48°F
dry
2020
51–66°F
rain
2019
37–60°F
dry
2018
38–56°F
rain
2017
37–54°F
dry
2016
39–55°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
The Running of the Turkeys is everyone's favorite Thanksgiving Day tradition!!
Registration Details
- Participants: ALL registered participants get a cool turkey swag item!
- 5K Registration: Registration for the timed 5K includes an awesome blend long sleeve shirt.
- Family Fun: This event is fun for the whole family! Events include the timed 5K and the untimed Family Fun Walk/Run (2 miles).
- Accessibility: Strollers are welcome and so are leashed pets!
Age Requirements
Registration is required to participate for all humans 7 and up.
Team Benefits
- Bonus Savings: BONUS SAVINGS for recruiting your family and friends.
- Team Formation: Form or create a team with registration. When your team is 4 or more the group gets a $20 refund!
- Refund Details: Each team member receives a $5 refund! Every additional team member saves $5 off current registration pricing.
- Largest Team Prize: BONUS: Prize to the largest team!
Event Location
The event will be held at 3802 Jaycee Park Drive, Greensboro, NC.
Registration Link
For more details and to register, visit this link.
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