High Country Turkey Trot 5k & 10k

🦃 Race Overview

We are back on the Boone Greenway Trail for the 15th Annual High Country Turkey Trot!

Choose from a 5k or 10k timed trail race or an untimed 5k Fun Run/Walk. The 5k and 10k trail races will take you on a scenic trip through the woods via The Greenway and Kennedy Trails. The Fun Run/Walk 5k will utilize all paved trails throughout the park.

The High Country Turkey Trot offers:

• Prizes: for top 3 Men's & Women's finishers in the 5k & 10k timed runs.
• Finisher Medals: for all runners in the 5k and 10k timed runs.
• Custom T-Shirts: for all entrants. Cutoff date to be guaranteed a t-shirt is 10/31/25.
• Entertainment: We’ll also have a live DJ on site!

🎁 Food Drive

All participants are asked to bring non-perishable boxes or canned food items!

🏆 Event Details

The High Country Turkey Trot is LARGEST 5k & 10k in the High Country. Join the fun on Thanksgiving morning 2025!

⏰ Start Times

• 10k Timed Trail Race: Start Time: 8:50
• 5k Timed Trail Race: Start Time: 9:00
• Fun Run/Walk: Will begin once all timed runners have cleared the start line.

🗺️ Route Terrain

INTERACTIVE COURSE MAPS: CLICK HERE

• 5k & 10k RACE: Greenway Trail + Path – partially paved, mostly grass and wooded trail/dirt.
• FUN RUN / WALK: Greenway Trail - 100% paved.

🏅 Awards

• Finisher Medals: All finishers will receive a custom High Country Turkey Trot finisher medal!
• Overall Winners: Top 3 overall men and women will receive custom HCTT swag and a Stick Boy Bread Co. pumpkin pie!
• Age Groups: Top 3 in each age group will receive custom HCTT swag! Age groups are as follows: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
• First Aid: Provided by Watauga Rescue, stationed at the start/finish line.

For more information, visit High Country Turkey Trot.