Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot
Typically 53–61°F · low rain risk
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2025
62–68°F
rain
2024
59–62°F
dry
2023
55–63°F
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2022
53–58°F
dry
2021
49–58°F
dry
2020
67–71°F
dry
2019
58–62°F
dry
2018
60–66°F
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2017
56–60°F
dry
2016
53–68°F
dry
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About this race
Join us for the 12th Annual 5K Turkey Trot! This is still a fun, relaxed race, but will now be timed! All participants will receive a shirt and a medal! The race starts at 8:00am on Thanksgiving Day at 1718 Brewery. Start your morning off by taking a run, walk or stroll through Ocracoke Village, celebrate your finish with friends and then head off to enjoy your Thanksgiving feasts. Wobble first, gobble later! Fun for all!
**If you cannot join us in person but still want to join in on the fun, you can sign up for the Virtual 5K. We will mail you your shirt and medal!
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