OBX Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run

Event Overview

We’re thrilled to welcome you back to one of the Outer Banks' favorite holiday traditions—the 16th Annual OBX Turkey Trot in the beautiful Town of Southern Shores! Start your Thanksgiving morning surrounded by family, friends, and community spirit as you lace up your sneakers and join us for a fun-filled 5K and Children’s Fun Run. Whether you run, jog, or walk, this event is all about gratitude, health, and giving back.

Important Registration Information

• Registration Deadline: 5K Registrations after Nov 20 are not guaranteed a T-Shirt or Turkey Trot Medal.
• T-Shirt Availability: T-SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED IN YOUR SIZE OR AVAILABILITY IF YOU REGISTER AFTER NOVEMBER 3RD!
• Online Registration: Opens September 1st for $45 (5K) and $25 (1 Mile Fun Run).
• Price Increase: Price increase is November 1st, with the last day to guarantee T-Shirt size being November 3rd.

What to Expect

• Breakfast: Delicious pancakes for all participants!
• Prizes: Unique raffle prizes and giveaways!
• Awards: Thanksgiving Pies awarded to the top male and female finishers!
• Medals: Themed finisher medals for 5K runners & GO FAR Medals for our Children's Fun Runners!

Why We Run

Proceeds benefit OBX GO FAR (Go Out For A Run), a local non-profit dedicated to promoting healthy habits and positive character traits in children while training them for a 5K or Fun Run. Your participation helps fund scholarships, ensuring more kids can join our programs! We’re proud to have impacted over 12,000 young runners across Dare County thanks to supporters like you!

Late Registration

If spots are still available, on-site registration will be available (t-shirts will not be guaranteed at on-site registration) at Packet Pick-up Wednesday, November 26th at the Southern Shores Town Hall-Pitts Center Building from 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm. If spots are available, Race Day Registration is on November 27th from 7:30 am – 8:00 am ONLY and at the Pitts Center, located at 5377 N Virginia Dare Trail Southern Shores, beside the goodwill. THE RACE BEGINS AT 8:30AM!

Parking Information

Parking will be available at the Southern Shores town hall or at the Southern Shores Crossing shopping center off of HWY 12 on Ocean Boulevard. Please do not park in the Goodwill shopping center located behind town hall. We will have a parking attendant to advise you where to park that morning. The 5K will start at the town hall of Southern Shores.

Children’s Fun Run

During the qualifying registration period, we will be including Youth size shirts for the FUN RUN, which is tailored for children 12 and under. This 1-mile run is scheduled to kick off around 9:30 am, immediately following the OBX TURKEY TROT!

Packet Pickup Information

Wednesday, November 26th, 3-5:30 pm at the Pitts Center building next to Town of Southern Shores Town Hall. Located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail at the turn off toward Duck, next door to Goodwill.

Race Amenities

• T-Shirts: One-of-a-kind OBX TURKEY TROT t-shirts! Shirt sizes are available in Youth - Small to Large and Adult – Small to XXL.
• Breakfast: Hot Breakfast (Pancakes).
• Raffles: AWESOME Raffles!!
• Trophy: A chance to win our 6 FOOT TALL FLOCK TROPHY for the largest group & Finisher Medal!

Race Course

Race Start is behind the Town of Southern Shores complex located at 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail at the turn-off toward Duck, next door to Goodwill. This is a point-to-point race with the Race finishing at Southern Shores Crossing Shopping Center. The Fun Run will begin at the Southern Shores Crossing and will be an out-and-back run.

Registration Link

For more information and to register, please visit the race page: OBX Turkey Trot Registration.