Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K

🏃‍♂️ 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: Both the 5K and 1M courses are relatively flat paved trails, showcasing the seasonal beauty of these two parks.
• 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.

📝 Register Early!

Since its inception, The Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K has been a very popular and well attended event. The first year was capped at 500 participants and we sold out.

• Participant Limit: This year's race will be limited to 1,000 participants.
• Fees: Registration fees increase as race day approaches, so register early!
• Virtual Racers: Virtual 'racers' are welcome to support us from afar and will receive a race shirt!

📍 Event Details

• Date: November 27, 2025
• Location: 2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC
• More Information: Race Registration
• Photos: Look at the amazing 2023 photos here