2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner NC
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
🏃♂️ Race Overview
The Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K is the annual Thanksgiving Day race held in Garner’s White Deer and Lake Benson Parks.
- Gathering: Family and friends, both human and canine, gather to enjoy a brisk holiday morning run or walk through the parks.
- Mission: The event helps raise money in support of Freedom Ride Rescue's mission to help abandoned, neglected and abused animals in North Carolina.
🏅 Race Options
Race options include 5K and a 1M Fun Run. Both the 5K and 1M courses are relatively flat paved trails and the seasonal beauty of these two parks is spectacular.
- Costumes: Thanksgiving themed costumes, decorated wagons, strollers and baby joggers are encouraged.
- Dogs: Well socialized dogs are welcome on a 6’ or shorter leash - retractable leashes are not permitted.
- Virtual Racers: Virtual 'racers' are welcome to support us from afar and will receive a race shirt!
📅 Event Details
Since its inception, The Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K has been a very popular and well-attended event.
- Participation Limit: The first year was capped at 500 participants and we sold out. This year's race will be limited to 1,000 participants.
- Registration: Registration fees increase as race day approaches, so register early!
📸 Photo Highlights
Look at the amazing 2023 photos here
🔗 Registration Link
For more information and to register, visit: Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K
Date: 2025-11-27
Location: 2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC
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