2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner NC
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
🦃 What is the Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K?
The Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K is the annual Thanksgiving Day race held in Garner’s White Deer and Lake Benson Parks. Family and friends, both human and canine, gather to enjoy a brisk holiday morning run or walk through the parks to help raise money in support of Freedom Ride Rescue's mission to help abandoned, neglected and abused animals in North Carolina.
- Race options: 5K and a 1M Fun Run.
- Course details: Both the 5K and 1M courses are relatively flat paved trails.
- Participation: Thanksgiving themed costumes, decorated wagons, strollers and baby joggers are encouraged.
- Pets: Well socialized dogs are welcome on a 6’ or shorter leash - retractable leashes are not permitted.
🎉 Join Us for a Great Cause!
Virtual 'racers' are welcome to support us from afar and will receive a race shirt!
📅 Event Details
- Date: 2025-11-27
- Location: 2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC
- Popularity: Since its inception, the Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K has been a very popular and well-attended event.
- Registration: This year's race will be limited to 1,000 participants. Registration fees increase as race day approaches, so register early!
📸 See Previous Events
Look at the amazing 2023 photos here
🔗 More Information
For more details and to register for the race, please visit the official race page.
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