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
For the competitive spirits, the 5K offers an opportunity to race against the clock, with awards for the top finishers and special recognition for the course record holder! Families can also partake in the Fun Family 5K, where walkers, runners, and strollers are all welcome (sorry, no pets!). Don’t forget to showcase your creativity in the costume contest for a chance to win a trophy! Every participant is guaranteed a medal, and those who register early can snag a commemorative T-shirt. All proceeds support the school’s cross country and track teams, making this not just a race, but a celebration of community and spirit. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event!
Organiser's Description
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.
Races
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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
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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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