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 27th, in the charming town of Duck, Dare. This annual charitable run/walk is a wonderful way to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations, bringing together vacationers, homeowners, and locals in a festive atmosphere. The event, produced by the First Flight Track Club, supports youth runners in Dare County, ensuring that your participation makes a positive impact in the community.
This year’s Turkey Trot promises a fantastic experience for participants of all abilities, with a scenic course that starts on Christopher Drive and winds through the picturesque streets of Duck before finishing back at the starting line. Each registration includes a stylish tee shirt, a swag bag, and fun perks like a hot drink ticket and a SWELLS'A beer ticket for those over 21. Join the post-race festivities at Tree House Cafe and Coffee, where you can enjoy refreshments, participate in a charity auction, and relax with fellow runners. Don't miss your chance to be part of this sold-out event that celebrates community spirit and the joy of giving back this Thanksgiving!
This year’s Turkey Trot promises a fantastic experience for participants of all abilities, with a scenic course that starts on Christopher Drive and winds through the picturesque streets of Duck before finishing back at the starting line. Each registration includes a stylish tee shirt, a swag bag, and fun perks like a hot drink ticket and a SWELLS'A beer ticket for those over 21. Join the post-race festivities at Tree House Cafe and Coffee, where you can enjoy refreshments, participate in a charity auction, and relax with fellow runners. Don't miss your chance to be part of this sold-out event that celebrates community spirit and the joy of giving back this Thanksgiving!
Organiser's Description
SOLD OUT! 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. Up and over the hill on Schooner Ridge, you'll then traverse Chip Court. Complete the loop on Schooner Ridge Drive 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. Up and over the hill on Schooner Ridge, you'll then traverse Chip Court. Complete the loop on Schooner Ridge Drive 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.
Races
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5K Turkey Trot
Incl. T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$65.00
CLOSED
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1117 Duck Road, DUCK, 27949, NC, United States
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2025 Duck NC Turkey Trot 5K Presented By Twiddy & Company
