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Saturday, November 28th, 2026
508 S. Water St., Elizabeth City NC
5K · 1 Mile
42–58°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
32–43°F
dry
2024
51–68°F
rain
2023
33–47°F
dry
2022
48–66°F
dry
2021
38–59°F
dry
2020
49–63°F
dry
2019
44–64°F
dry
2018
32–43°F
dry
2017
41–63°F
dry
2016
37–55°F
dry
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Typical start here is 42°F — see the cold-start kit →
About this race
Race Overview
Join us for our Annual Turkey Trot. Come start your holiday off right by supporting this benefit run. All proceeds from the race will go to support Kids First Child Advocacy Center. What a great way to spend your Thanksgiving holiday!
Race Schedule
- 5K Start: 9:00 AM
- 1 Mile Family Fun Run Start: 10:00 AM
Fees
5K Run
- Pre-Sale Pricing: $25 (before July 19th)
- Early Bird Pricing: $32 (before October 31st)
- Registration: $40 (After October 31st)
Swag Bags only guaranteed to 5K participants who register before October 31st.
1 Mile Family Fun Run
- Early Bird Pricing: $15 (before October 31st)
- After October 31st: $20
Awards
- Top Male
- Top Female
- Top Team
- Top 3 Kids/Teen (17 & under)
- Top 3 Men 18-29, 30-44, 45-59, 60+
- Top 3 Women 18-29, 30-44, 45-59, 60+
Location
ADDRESS OF START LOCATION:
Waterfront Park 508 S. Water St., Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
Registration
For more information and to register, visit here.
Course map
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