2025 Willow High School Turkey Trot

  • Date Thu 27th November 2025
  • Time 7:45AM EST
  • Location Fuquay Varina, North Carolina
  • Price $10.80 - $36.55
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2025 Willow High School Turkey Trot, taking place on Thursday, November 27th, 2025, in the charming town of Fuquay-Varina, Wake. This spirited event, now a beloved tradition since its inception in 2022, features a USATF-certified 5K course that winds around the picturesque campus and along the scenic Park-Depot Greenway Trail, making it an exciting race for runners of all levels.

Participants can choose between the competitive 5K, perfect for those aiming to beat the clock and secure one of the coveted awards, and the fun family 5K, which welcomes walkers, runners, and even strollers (sorry, no pets!). Families can also enjoy the Kids Fun Run for children aged 9 and under and the Diaper Dash for little ones aged 4 and under, all taking place on the school track. Don’t forget to dress up for the costume contest during the fun family 5K for a chance to win a trophy! Medals will be awarded to all participants, with additional T-shirts for those who register by October 24th. Join us for a day filled with fun, community spirit,

Organiser's Description

STORM THE SPRING BEFORE YOU GOBBLE!!

Established in 2022, Willow Spring High School is BACK with its Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5k Run!

The USATF-certified 5K course will start and end on the track and include a loop that will take you around campus, down the Park-Depot Greenway Trail, and into the South Lakes neighborhood before your return. The Kids Fun Run (9 and under), and Diaper Dash (4 and under) will all occur on the school track.

WE WILL AGAIN OFFER THE COMPETITIVE 5K FOR THOSE FASTER RUNNERS WHO CAN FINISH WITHIN 30 MINUTES AND WANT TO RUN WITH LESS CONGESTION ON THE COURSE. IN THE COMPETITIVE 5K THERE WILL BE OVERALL AWARDS FOR THE TOP 3 AND AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR THE TOP TWO. AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN FOLLOWING THE COMPETITIVE 5K. FOR AN ADDED BONUS, THE COURSE RECORD HOLDER ALWAYS GETS A FREE ENTRY!

THE FUN FAMILY 5K INCLUDES WALKERS, RUNNERS, AND STROLLERS (NO PETS). IN THE FUN FAMILY 5K, WE WILL HAVE A COSTUME CONTEST THAT WILL BE JUDGED DURING THE RACE ON SOCIAL MEDIA. SO COME OUT IN YOUR MOST FUN THANKSGIVING COSTUME, GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN AND HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN THE TROPHY!

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL AT THE END OF THEIR RACE. PARTICIPANTS WHO RUN THE COMPETITIVE 5K OR THE FUN FAMILY 5K WHO SIGN UP BEFORE OCTOBER 24TH WILL ALSO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. IF YOU REGISTER AFTER OCTOBER 24TH, T-SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED.

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ANY AND EVERYONE!!

PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE SCHOOLS' CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS, TRACK TEAMS AND SPORTS BOOSTERS. THIS IS GOING TO BE A FUN EVENT THAT YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS.

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Races

  • Competitive Run - 5k (30 Min Time Limit)

    Incl. $1.55 Fee & Commemorative T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (7:45AM EST)

    $36.55

    Please note - this race has a 30 minute maximum time limit.
  • Family Fun Run - 5k

    Incl. $1.55 Fee & Commemorative T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)

    $36.55

  • Kids Fun Run - 400 M

    Incl. $0.80 Fee & Add a Commemorative T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (9:30AM EST)

    $10.80

    A Commemorative T-shirt can be added when you register. Cost $15.00
  • Diaper Dash - 50m Run

    Incl. $0.80 Fee & Add a Commemorative T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (9:45AM EST)

    $10.80

    A Commemorative T-shirt can be added when you register. Cost $15.00

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Location

1704 Old Honeycutt Rd., Fuquay Varina, 27526, NC, United States

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