300 Taylor Notion Rd., Cape Carteret NC
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Event Overview
Get your costumes ready and get your flock together to enjoy a beautiful Thanksgiving morning together. Walk, run, or strut 5k or 1 mile on a course through the beautiful Star Hill area and on the brand new Cape Carteret Trail!
This is NOT a timed event. It is just plain fun, family, and community. Flock Registration is a good way to get the whole family active on Thanksgiving morning, save some bucks, and burn calories for the rest of the day! Register as a flock, and your flock will be entered to win the best-dressed flock at the race!
The course is flat and fast 5k through Star Hill and NEW this year the 1 mile loop around the Cape Carteret Trail.
Course Information
You can access both routes online through RunGo at the following link:
- 5k Route: https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/M3ilmIaEgZ
- 1 Mile Route: https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/jdnDllHLIg
Shirts
The first 200 registered participants are guaranteed a Turkey Trot race shirt. Stay tuned for our shirt reveal, you know you love our shirts with our Turkey Trot race logo on the front and our local sponsors on the back. Don't worry, if we are out of your shirt size, you will receive a turkey trot medal!
This year's shirt has a special design that signifies our support for our new charity partner.
Awards
- 1st male: to cross the 5k finish line wins a pumpkin pie!
- 1st female: to cross the 5k finish line wins a pumpkin pie!
- Best dressed flock: wins a pumpkin pie!
- Best dressed Turkey: wins a pumpkin pie!
Extended Packet Pick Up
Pick-up will be available during staffed hours the week of the Turkey Trot.
- Monday: starting at noon.
- Tuesday: staffed hours.
- Wednesday: staffed hours.
- Race Morning: starting at 7:00am until 7:55am.
Start/Finish Area
As always the BIG, BLUE ARCH will be located at The GYM Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness 300 Taylor Notion Road Cape Carteret, NC 28584. Registration will be open up until the race starts, but you can expect considerable price increases on Race Morning. Cash, check, or credit cards accepted.
Parking Instructions
Please be aware that parking was altered last year due to the construction of the new pickleball court. Only volunteers, vendors, staff, and first responders are to park in the gym parking lot. All participants and spectators are required to park at White Oak Elementary or the library next door to the gym.
White Oak Elementary Parking
Address: 555 W B McLean Dr, Cape Carteret, NC 28584
Parking here will require a walk from parking to the start/finish and back along a portion of the Cape Carteret Trail. This parking option will have the most spaces available.
Library Parking
Address: 230 Taylor Notion Rd, Cape Carteret, NC 28584
Parking at the library will be a much shorter walk, but has less spaces available. We have provided a map to the parking areas and start/finish for your convenience. If you need handicap parking, please contact Deanna McElmon directly and she will make arrangements for you.
Run for a Cause
The proceeds from this event will go directly to our chosen local charity partner, Easter Seals PORT Health EMPOWER in Morehead City, NC. Any donations made through this RunSignUp.com page will go directly to the charity partner. Click here for more information: Easter Seals PORT Health EMPOWER.
