Family-friendly: This is a wonderful annual family event. All children who participate in the Kids Sprint receive a medal on a lanyard.
Participation: Many Marines and running groups attend. Trophies are awarded to the top three finishers in their age category.
Tradition: Since 2007 the Hampstead Turkey Trot has become a tradition for many families and continues to help spread enthusiasm about living an active lifestyle.
📅 DATE
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
📍 START/FINISH LINE LOCATION
Location: Hampstead Kiwanis Park
Address: 586 Sloop Point Loop Road
City: Hampstead, NC 28443
🏃 DISTANCES OFFERED
8K: This event is timed
2 Mile: This event is timed
Kids Sprint: This event is once around Kiwanis Park and is not timed
Participation: You can walk or run any event.
📝 HOW TO REGISTER
Before the Race: Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner
Packet Pickup or Race Day: To register at packet pickup or race morning, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone.
Online Registration: You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.
🚗 PARKING
Parking Lots: There are two main parking lots, one of which is paved at the main entrance of the Park, and one which is gravel at the lower end of the Park closest to Country Club Drive.
Directions: There will be Hampstead Kiwanis Club members to direct parking.
⏰ PACKET PICKUP & RACE SCHEDULE
Schedule: Click HERE for the full schedule of events
🌟 HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Non-Profit: Hampstead Kiwanis Park, Inc., is a non-profit organization, and all proceeds from the Turkey Trot go to improving the Park.
Community Impact: Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.
Park Background: Hampstead Kiwanis Park is an 82 acre parcel of property that was donated to the Kiwanis Club of Hampstead by the Tommie Little and Bill Clark Families.
Community Engagement: The Park offers a healthy, quality environment for the entire community and has established relationships with existing local organized youth sports programs.