2026 Willow Spring High School Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 7:45AM EST
- Location Fuquay Varina, North Carolina
- Price $16.90 - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2026 Willow Spring High School Turkey Trot, happening on Thanksgiving Day, November 26th, 2026! This exciting event takes place at Willow Spring High School and features a USATF-certified 5K course that winds through the beautiful campus, the Park-Depot Greenway Trail, and the charming South Lakes neighborhood.
Join runners of all ages in the Competitive 5K, which welcomes those who can complete the course in under 30 minutes, or participate in the fun Family 5K that's perfect for walkers, runners, and strollers alike—just leave the pets at home! Kids can also get in on the action with the Kids Fun Run for ages 9 and under and the Diaper Dash for the little ones aged 4 and under, all held on the school track.
Don’t miss the chance to show off your festive spirit in the costume contest during the Family Fun 5K, with awards given for the best outfits! All participants will receive a medal, and early registrants for the Competitive and Fun Family 5K will snag a T-shirt if they sign up by October 23rd.
Join us for a day filled with fun
Join runners of all ages in the Competitive 5K, which welcomes those who can complete the course in under 30 minutes, or participate in the fun Family 5K that's perfect for walkers, runners, and strollers alike—just leave the pets at home! Kids can also get in on the action with the Kids Fun Run for ages 9 and under and the Diaper Dash for the little ones aged 4 and under, all held on the school track.
Don’t miss the chance to show off your festive spirit in the costume contest during the Family Fun 5K, with awards given for the best outfits! All participants will receive a medal, and early registrants for the Competitive and Fun Family 5K will snag a T-shirt if they sign up by October 23rd.
Join us for a day filled with fun
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!
OUR CURRENT RECORD HOLDERS ARE DYLAN BUFFINGTON IN 16:25.8 AND MAGGIE VERWIEL IN 19:36.30.
THE FUN FAMILY 5K INCLUDES WALKERS, RUNNERS, AND STROLLERS (NO PETS). IN THE FAMILY FUN 5K, WE WILL HAVE A COSTUME CONTEST THAT WILL BE JUDGED DURING THE RACE. 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 23RD WILL ALSO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. IF YOU REGISTER AFTER OCTOBER 23RD, T-SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ANY AND EVERYONE!!
PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE WILLOW SPRING HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK TEAMS. THIS IS GOING TO BE A FUN EVENT THAT YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS.
Follow us on instagram @WS_STORM_XCTF [http://www.instagram.com/ws_storm_xctf]
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!
OUR CURRENT RECORD HOLDERS ARE DYLAN BUFFINGTON IN 16:25.8 AND MAGGIE VERWIEL IN 19:36.30.
THE FUN FAMILY 5K INCLUDES WALKERS, RUNNERS, AND STROLLERS (NO PETS). IN THE FAMILY FUN 5K, WE WILL HAVE A COSTUME CONTEST THAT WILL BE JUDGED DURING THE RACE. 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 23RD WILL ALSO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. IF YOU REGISTER AFTER OCTOBER 23RD, T-SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ANY AND EVERYONE!!
PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE WILLOW SPRING HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK TEAMS. THIS IS GOING TO BE A FUN EVENT THAT YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS.
Follow us on instagram @WS_STORM_XCTF [http://www.instagram.com/ws_storm_xctf]
Races
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Competitive Run - 5k (30 Min Time Limit)
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Commemorative T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (7:45AM EST)
$43.40
Please note - this race has a 30 minute maximum time limit. Need to register by October 23rd to be guaranteed a T-shirt. -
Family Fun Run - 5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Commemorative T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$43.40
Need to register by October 23rd to be guaranteed a T-shirt. -
Kids Fun Run - 400 M
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Add a Commemorative T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:30AM EST)
$16.90
A Commemorative T-shirt can be added when you register. Cost $15.00 -
Diaper Dash - 50m Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Add a Commemorative T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:45AM EST)
$16.90
A Commemorative T-shirt can be added when you register. Cost $15.00
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