2025 Duck NC Turkey Trot 5K Presented By Twiddy & Company
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location DUCK, North Carolina
- Price $65.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the highly anticipated 2025 Duck NC Turkey Trot 5K, taking place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the charming town of Duck, Dare County. This exciting annual charitable run/walk invites participants of all skill levels to join in a festive celebration of community and Thanksgiving spirit. The event, produced by a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting youth runners, promises a fun and memorable experience for both locals and vacationers alike.
The race kicks off on Christopher Drive adjacent to Scarborough Faire, winding through scenic routes towards the Atlantic and back, with plenty of aid stations along the way to keep you energized. Participants will enjoy a variety of perks, including a tee shirt, swag bag, hot drink ticket, and post-race refreshments. Celebrate your achievement with fellow runners at the after-party at Tree House Cafe and Coffee, featuring a charity auction, raffles, and even delicious prizes like pies from Sweaterbox Confections for the top male and female finishers! Join the excitement and make this Turkey Trot a cherished Thanksgiving tradition!
The race kicks off on Christopher Drive adjacent to Scarborough Faire, winding through scenic routes towards the Atlantic and back, with plenty of aid stations along the way to keep you energized. Participants will enjoy a variety of perks, including a tee shirt, swag bag, hot drink ticket, and post-race refreshments. Celebrate your achievement with fellow runners at the after-party at Tree House Cafe and Coffee, featuring a charity auction, raffles, and even delicious prizes like pies from Sweaterbox Confections for the top male and female finishers! Join the excitement and make this Turkey Trot a cherished Thanksgiving tradition!
Organiser's Description
The Duck Turkey Trot 5K is an annual charitable run/walk to be held on Thursday November 27, 2025. This event is
produced by the First Flight Track Club, a local 501 C-3 nonprofit which helps youth runners in Dare County.
The race is open to runners and walkers of all abilities and continues the tradition established by the Advice 5K Turkey Trot. Many vacationers and locals remember this race fondly before its retirement in 2021. The Duck community is very excited about the rumors of the return of the race, and local businesses are excited for the reboot.
This event is for vacationers, homeowners, and locals to celebrate the Thanksgiving Day holiday together. Event reception and after event celebration will be held at TREE HOUSE CAFE and COFFEE Scarborough Faire Shopping Village.
Included with each registration: Tee Shirt, Swag bag, Hot Drink Ticket (Coffee/Hot Chocolate), SWELLS'A Beer Ticket for over 21, post race carbs, Great Course with aid stations, Great Party @ Tree House Cafe and Coffee, Charity Auction and Raffles.
The fun starts Wednesday night at Packet Pickup at Swells'a Brewing Duck Dive Bar.
Here are course details: Starting on Christopher Drive adjacent to Scarborough Faire in downtown Duck, your travel towards the Atlantic and then turn south on Ocean Way. Then youll head back towards the sound on Scarborough Ln until you get to NC12. The course then heads north along NC12 to Schooner Ridge Drive across from the Global Methodist Church. Youll then complete the loop on Schooner Ridge Drive and then traverse Chip Court before heading south again out of the Schooner Ridge subdivision on NC12. The finish line is near the start line on Christopher Drive adjacent to Scarborough Faire.
Prizes (Pies from Sweaterbox Confections!) will be awarded to first male and first female finishers. Prizes will also be awarded randomly to racers. This race is not chip timed. Top finishers will be posted, but all times will not be posted. There will be a race clock with the time displayed. No Pets Please.
produced by the First Flight Track Club, a local 501 C-3 nonprofit which helps youth runners in Dare County.
The race is open to runners and walkers of all abilities and continues the tradition established by the Advice 5K Turkey Trot. Many vacationers and locals remember this race fondly before its retirement in 2021. The Duck community is very excited about the rumors of the return of the race, and local businesses are excited for the reboot.
This event is for vacationers, homeowners, and locals to celebrate the Thanksgiving Day holiday together. Event reception and after event celebration will be held at TREE HOUSE CAFE and COFFEE Scarborough Faire Shopping Village.
Included with each registration: Tee Shirt, Swag bag, Hot Drink Ticket (Coffee/Hot Chocolate), SWELLS'A Beer Ticket for over 21, post race carbs, Great Course with aid stations, Great Party @ Tree House Cafe and Coffee, Charity Auction and Raffles.
The fun starts Wednesday night at Packet Pickup at Swells'a Brewing Duck Dive Bar.
Here are course details: Starting on Christopher Drive adjacent to Scarborough Faire in downtown Duck, your travel towards the Atlantic and then turn south on Ocean Way. Then youll head back towards the sound on Scarborough Ln until you get to NC12. The course then heads north along NC12 to Schooner Ridge Drive across from the Global Methodist Church. Youll then complete the loop on Schooner Ridge Drive and then traverse Chip Court before heading south again out of the Schooner Ridge subdivision on NC12. The finish line is near the start line on Christopher Drive adjacent to Scarborough Faire.
Prizes (Pies from Sweaterbox Confections!) will be awarded to first male and first female finishers. Prizes will also be awarded randomly to racers. This race is not chip timed. Top finishers will be posted, but all times will not be posted. There will be a race clock with the time displayed. No Pets Please.
2025 Duck NC Turkey Trot 5K Presented By Twiddy & Company
