Leesville Community Turkey Trot

Race Overview

The Murphy Scholarship is Leesville Road High School's first endowed scholarship. Founded in 2011 in memory of Leesville's first principal, Richard J. Murphy, it seeks to inspire incoming students by recognizing the best of our graduating senior class.

• Event: Leesville Community Turkey Trot
• Date: 2026-11-26
• Location: 12201 New Leesville Blvd, Raleigh, NC
• Website: Race Registration

About the Event

The major fundraiser for the scholarship is the Leesville Community Turkey Trot, presented by Murray Moyer. Our USATF-certified 5K race takes place on local neighborhood roads and serves as both a great volunteer opportunity and an informal reunion for Leesville alumni and families.

• Race Type: USATF-certified 5K
• Experience: Great volunteer opportunity and informal reunion
• Participation: Open for runners and walkers
• Fun Stops: Enjoy “Roost Stops” along the course

Course and Registration Information

This course is wheelchair, dog, and stroller friendly. Please note there will be course monitors and a police presence but the roads are not closed and participants should yield to motorized and non-motorized vehicles.

• Course Map: Available here.
• Pre-registration: Encouraged for those who wish to be timed
• Race Day Registration: May be available if not sold out
• Race Number: Must be worn securely on your front midsection

If you do not wear your race number pinned securely on your front midsection, the finish line officials will assume you do not want your time recorded or reported. If you do wear your number as directed, it is assumed that you consent for your official results to be posted publicly, including gender identification designation.