14th Annual Surfin' Turkey 5K and Puppy Drum Fun Run

🦃 Join us to raise money for Hatteras Island students!

Run this beautiful 5K course through the historic fishing village before your big Thanksgiving feast! A fun pancake breakfast immediately follows the race along with the awards ceremony. The proceeds from this race support the Hatteras Island Youth Education Fund (HIYEF). During the 2024-2025 school year, HIYEF provided more than $50,000 in grant-funded projects to our two Cape Hatteras Schools. HIYEF provides funding for educational and enrichment opportunities for our Hatteras Island students.

🚰 Course Details

• Water Station: There is one water station on the course.
• Timed Race: This is not a timed race: it is a family fun event, if you want to know your time please wear a watch or make sure you look at the clock at the finish line.
• Weather Policy: Race is rain or shine but will be canceled for safety reasons in the event of severe weather.
• Runner Etiquette: Slower runners and walkers should start at the back of the corral. Strollers are welcome: we just ask that you begin at the back of the crowd for safety purposes. Please note that bikes, e-bikes, scooters or skates are not permitted on the race course.

📝 Registration

• Pricing: Surfin' Turkey 5k Pricing: On and after 11/1/2025: Individual: $40.00 (+$3.00 sign up fee)
• T-Shirt Availability: After November 10th T shirts are NOT GUARANTEED and you will not be asked to enter a T-shirt size.
• Pre-Registration: For pre-registration, shirts are only guaranteed during packet pick up time slots.
• On-Site Registration: $45. We are PAPERLESS which means we will have volunteers available to assist you to use our QR code to sign up with your phone.

🐶 Puppy Drum Fun Run

• Eligibility: Puppy Drum (1/4 mile) Fun Run for children aged 12 and under.
• Cost: Children 12 and under: Free for run or walk, and post-race breakfast, NO T-SHIRT.
• Food Pantry Donation: Please consider a food pantry donation of 2+ cans per runner.
• Extra T-Shirts: Extra Youth T-shirts may be purchased for $20.00 depending upon availability.

📦 Packet-Pick-Up and On-Site Registration

On-site registration will be available during Packet Pickup at the Hatteras Village Civic Center on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 from 4pm to 6pm and on the morning of the race between 7am and 7:30am. Packets may be picked up either Wednesday evening or Thursday morning before the race. If you do not register online, we will not be able to guarantee a shirt as part of your race packet.

🅿️ Parking

There will be limited race day parking on site. Additional on-street parking available nearby.

🌧️ Refund, Transfer and Weather Policy

This is a non-refundable charity event. Race is rain or shine but will be canceled for safety reasons in the event of severe weather.

🏆 Recognition and Awards

The top three males, females, and children under 16 will receive special recognition. This is a family fun event. If you want to know your time, wear a watch or make sure you look at the clock at the finish line.

🤝 Can't participate? You can still contribute to a wonderful cause!

We greatly appreciate any donations made to our cause. Visit the Donation Page to make a donation!

For more information, visit the race page: Surfin' Turkey 5K and Puppy Drum Fun Run