TWIN RIVERS YMCA Turkey Trot 5k & 10k

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Gobble, Gobble! Join TWIN RIVERS YMCA for our 18th Annual Turkey Trot 5K & 10K on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Taberna Golf and Country Club (401 Taberna Way, New Bern, NC). Our 5K is perfect for families, strollers, and leashed dogs, and is open to both timed and untimed runners and walkers. The 10K is designed for competitive runners and is open to timed runners only.

💵 Race Pricing

5K:

• Price until October 31: $33
• Price starting November 1: $38
• Race Day Price: $40 (November 27)

10K:

• Price until October 31: $38
• Price starting November 1: $43
• Race Day Price: $45 (November 27)

Kid’s Dash: $16 Children 10 and under will race a 40-yard dash and give it all they’ve got! All Kid’s Dash participants receive a t-shirt and medal.

📝 Important Registration Information

• Transaction Fees: Included in the registration price.
• Guaranteed Shirt: Register by Friday, October 10 to guarantee your race shirt and preferred size. A limited number of shirts and sizes will be available after this date, but shirts and sizes are not guaranteed.
• Dry-fit Shirt Charge: An additional $10.00 charge for dry-fit (tech) shirts, with registration by the end of the day on October 10 to guarantee availability.
• Refunds & Transfers: NO REFUNDS. NO TRANSFERS.

📦 Packet Pickup

Location: Twin Rivers YMCA

• Monday, November 24: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Tuesday, November 25: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
• Wednesday, November 26: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🎉 Race Day Details

Location: Taberna Golf & Country Club

10K: 6:00 – 7:30 AM (Race starts at 7:45 AM)

5K: 6:00 – 7:45 AM (Race starts at 8:00 AM)

Kid’s Dash: 6:00 – 8:30 AM (Race starts at 9:15 AM)

Awards Ceremony for 5K & 10K: 8:45 AM

🏆 Awards

Top 3 Overall Male & Female Finishers in both the 5K and 10K

Top 3 Male & Female Finishers in each age group:

5K Age Groups:

• 9 & under
• 10–14
• 15–19
• 20–29
• 30–39
• 40–49
• 50–59
• 60–69
• 70 & over
• Top 3 Overall: Dog Jog
• Top 3 Overall: Stroller Run

10K Age Groups:

• 14 & under
• 15-19
• 20–29
• 30–39
• 40–49
• 50–59
• 60–69
• 70 & over

Special Awards:

• Best Dressed
• Kid’s Dash: All participants will receive a medal

❓ Event Day Information

• Questions on race day: Visit the registration table or approach anyone in a bright yellow volunteer shirt.
• Packet Mailing Option: Shirt shipping is available for an additional $10 fee (bibs will not be mailed). Shirts will be shipped on Friday, November 21st. This option can be selected during registration.
• Parking & Shuttle: Free parking will be available in the Subdivision of Taberna. A shuttle (small bus) will run from the clubhouse, heading east on Taberna Way toward Taberna Circle.
• Dogs & Strollers (5K only): Participants with dogs or strollers must start in their designated staging area. If you do not wish to begin your race from the back, we recommend participating without a dog or stroller.

Dog Rules: All dogs must be on a fixed (non-retractable) leash. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Waste bags, trash cans, and water stations will be provided along the route.

Prohibited on the Course: Skateboards, scooters, roller skates, roller blades, and bicycles are not permitted.

📞 Additional Questions

Contact Race Director, Marissa Zinni

Email: mzinni@trymca.org | Phone: 252-638-8799

🤝 Volunteers

Not running? You can still be part of the event by volunteering. We need volunteers for a variety of race-day tasks. Visit the Volunteers Tab or contact Marissa Zinni at mzinni@trymca.org or 252-638-8799 to get involved.

🌟 Supporting Our Community

TWIN RIVERS YMCA is a non-profit organization strengthening the foundations of our community. 100% of race proceeds support our Annual Campaign, giving members of our community an opportunity for financial assistance towards programs such as swim lessons, Summer Day Camp, and YMCA memberships.

🔗 Race Registration

For more information and to register, visit this link.