Cape Carteret Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Cape Carteret, North Carolina
- Price $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join the festive fun at the Cape Carteret Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in beautiful Cape Carteret, North Carolina! This delightful Thanksgiving morning event invites participants of all ages to walk, run, or strut their stuff on a scenic 5K route or a 1-mile loop through the picturesque Star Hill area and the brand new Cape Carteret Trail. This non-timed event is all about community spirit and enjoyment, making it the perfect way to kick off your holiday celebrations!
Gather your family and friends for a chance to win the coveted title of Best Dressed Flock, with exciting prizes including pumpkin pies for the top finishers in both the male and female categories. The first 200 registered participants will also receive a limited-edition Turkey Trot race shirt, making this a memorable experience for everyone involved. Don’t forget, the proceeds from this fun-filled event will support the local charity easterSeals PORThealth EMPOWER, so you can trot for a cause! Mark your calendars and prepare for a morning of laughter, community, and holiday cheer!
Gather your family and friends for a chance to win the coveted title of Best Dressed Flock, with exciting prizes including pumpkin pies for the top finishers in both the male and female categories. The first 200 registered participants will also receive a limited-edition Turkey Trot race shirt, making this a memorable experience for everyone involved. Don’t forget, the proceeds from this fun-filled event will support the local charity easterSeals PORThealth EMPOWER, so you can trot for a cause! Mark your calendars and prepare for a morning of laughter, community, and holiday cheer!
Organiser's Description
Get your costumes ready and get your flock together to enjoy a beautiful Thanksgiving morning together. Walk, run, or strut 5k or 1 mile on a course through the beautiful Star Hill area and on the brand new Cape Carteret Trail!
This is NOT a timed event. It is just plain fun, family, and community. Flock Registration is a good way to get the whole family active on Thanksgiving morning, save some bucks, and burn calories for the rest of the day! Register as a flock, and your flock will be entered to win the best-dressed flock at the race!
The course is flat and fast 5k through Star Hill and NEW this year the 1 mile loop around the Cape Carteret Trail.
YOU CAN ACCESS BOTH ROUTES ONLINE THROUGH RUNGO AT THE FOLLOWING LINK -
5k - https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/M3ilmIaEgZ
1mi - https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/jdnDllHLIg
SHIRTS
_The first 200 registered participants are guaranteed aTurkey Trot race shirt. Stay tuned for our shirt reveal, you know you love our shirts with our Turkey Trot race logo on the front and our local sponsors on the back. Don't worry, if we are out of your shirt size, you will receive a turkey trot medal!_
THIS YEAR'S SHIRT HAS A SPECIAL DESIGN THAT SIGNIFIES OUR SUPPORT FOR OUR NEW CHARITY PARTNER.
AWARDS
* 1st male to cross the 5k finish line wins a pumpkin pie!
* 1st female to cross the 5k finish line wins a pumpkin pie!
* Best dressed flock wins a pumpkin pie!
* Best dressed Turkey wins a.....
* Yes, (you guessed it) A PUMPKIN PIE!!
EXTENDED PACKET PICK UP
Pick-up will be available during staffed hours the week of the Turkey Trot.
* Monday starting at noon.
* Tuesday staffed hours.
* Wednesday staffed hours.
* Race Morning starting at 7:00am until 7:55am.
START/FINISH AREA
As always the BIG, BLUE ARCH will be located at The GYM Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness 300 Taylor Notion Road Cape Carteret, NC 28584.
Registration will be open up until the race starts, but you can expect considerable price increases on Race Morning. ***Cash, check, or credit cards accepted***
ONLINE REGISTRATION PREFERRED
Water and Aid Stations will be set up throughout the course.
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Please be aware that parking was altered last year due to the construction of the new pickleball court. Only volunteers, vendors, staff, and first responders are to park in the gym parking lot. All participants and spectators are required to park at White Oak Elementary or the library next door to the gym. Deanna greatly appreciates your cooperation in a smooth parking operation on race morning. Lets be safe out there!
WHITE OAK ELEMENTARY PARKING
_ADDRESS: _555 W B McLean Dr, Cape Carteret, NC 28584
_Parking here will require a walk from parking to the start/finish and back along a portion of the Cape Carteret Trail. This parking option will have the most spaces available. _
LIBRARY PARKING
_ADDRESS: _230 Taylor Notion Rd, Cape Carteret, NC 28584
_Parking at the library will be a much shorter walk, but has less spaces available. We have provided a map to the parking areas and start/finish for your convenience. If you need handicap parking, please contact Deanna McElmon directly and she will make arrangements for you._
RUN FOR A CAUSE
The proceeds from this event will go directly to our chosen local charity partner, easterSeals PORThealth EMPOWER in Morehead City, NC. Any donations made through this RunSignUp.com page will go directly to the charity partner. Click here for more information >>> easterseals PORThealth EMPOWER [https://eastersealsport.com/empower-adult-wellness-recreation/#contact]
This is NOT a timed event. It is just plain fun, family, and community. Flock Registration is a good way to get the whole family active on Thanksgiving morning, save some bucks, and burn calories for the rest of the day! Register as a flock, and your flock will be entered to win the best-dressed flock at the race!
The course is flat and fast 5k through Star Hill and NEW this year the 1 mile loop around the Cape Carteret Trail.
YOU CAN ACCESS BOTH ROUTES ONLINE THROUGH RUNGO AT THE FOLLOWING LINK -
5k - https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/M3ilmIaEgZ
1mi - https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/jdnDllHLIg
SHIRTS
_The first 200 registered participants are guaranteed aTurkey Trot race shirt. Stay tuned for our shirt reveal, you know you love our shirts with our Turkey Trot race logo on the front and our local sponsors on the back. Don't worry, if we are out of your shirt size, you will receive a turkey trot medal!_
THIS YEAR'S SHIRT HAS A SPECIAL DESIGN THAT SIGNIFIES OUR SUPPORT FOR OUR NEW CHARITY PARTNER.
AWARDS
* 1st male to cross the 5k finish line wins a pumpkin pie!
* 1st female to cross the 5k finish line wins a pumpkin pie!
* Best dressed flock wins a pumpkin pie!
* Best dressed Turkey wins a.....
* Yes, (you guessed it) A PUMPKIN PIE!!
EXTENDED PACKET PICK UP
Pick-up will be available during staffed hours the week of the Turkey Trot.
* Monday starting at noon.
* Tuesday staffed hours.
* Wednesday staffed hours.
* Race Morning starting at 7:00am until 7:55am.
START/FINISH AREA
As always the BIG, BLUE ARCH will be located at The GYM Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness 300 Taylor Notion Road Cape Carteret, NC 28584.
Registration will be open up until the race starts, but you can expect considerable price increases on Race Morning. ***Cash, check, or credit cards accepted***
ONLINE REGISTRATION PREFERRED
Water and Aid Stations will be set up throughout the course.
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Please be aware that parking was altered last year due to the construction of the new pickleball court. Only volunteers, vendors, staff, and first responders are to park in the gym parking lot. All participants and spectators are required to park at White Oak Elementary or the library next door to the gym. Deanna greatly appreciates your cooperation in a smooth parking operation on race morning. Lets be safe out there!
WHITE OAK ELEMENTARY PARKING
_ADDRESS: _555 W B McLean Dr, Cape Carteret, NC 28584
_Parking here will require a walk from parking to the start/finish and back along a portion of the Cape Carteret Trail. This parking option will have the most spaces available. _
LIBRARY PARKING
_ADDRESS: _230 Taylor Notion Rd, Cape Carteret, NC 28584
_Parking at the library will be a much shorter walk, but has less spaces available. We have provided a map to the parking areas and start/finish for your convenience. If you need handicap parking, please contact Deanna McElmon directly and she will make arrangements for you._
RUN FOR A CAUSE
The proceeds from this event will go directly to our chosen local charity partner, easterSeals PORThealth EMPOWER in Morehead City, NC. Any donations made through this RunSignUp.com page will go directly to the charity partner. Click here for more information >>> easterseals PORThealth EMPOWER [https://eastersealsport.com/empower-adult-wellness-recreation/#contact]
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5k Holiday Costume Fun Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Race Shirt
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$48.70
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Incl. $3.70 Fee & Race Shirt
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$48.70
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