Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Garner, North Carolina
- Price $18.95 - $28.95
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Garner, Wake! This annual Thanksgiving Day event brings together family, friends, and furry companions for a fun-filled morning of exercise and community spirit. Participants can choose between a 5K run and a 1-mile Fun Run, both taking place on scenic, flat paved trails through the beautiful White Deer and Lake Benson Parks.
Join fellow animal lovers in supporting Freedom Ride Rescue, a remarkable organization dedicated to helping abandoned, neglected, and abused animals in North Carolina. Embrace the holiday spirit by donning your Thanksgiving-themed costumes or decorating your wagons and strollers. Well-socialized dogs are welcome to join the fun, but remember to keep them on a leash shorter than six feet. Virtual racers can also participate from afar to support this great cause and receive a race shirt! With limited spots available for 1,000 participants, make sure to register early to secure your place in this beloved community event.
Join fellow animal lovers in supporting Freedom Ride Rescue, a remarkable organization dedicated to helping abandoned, neglected, and abused animals in North Carolina. Embrace the holiday spirit by donning your Thanksgiving-themed costumes or decorating your wagons and strollers. Well-socialized dogs are welcome to join the fun, but remember to keep them on a leash shorter than six feet. Virtual racers can also participate from afar to support this great cause and receive a race shirt! With limited spots available for 1,000 participants, make sure to register early to secure your place in this beloved community event.
Organiser's Description
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WHAT IS THE FREEDOM RIDE RESCUE TURKEY DAY 5K?
The Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K is the annual Thanksgiving Day race held in Garners White Deer and Lake Benson Parks. Family and friends, both human and canine, gather to enjoy a brisk holiday morning run or walk through the parks to help raise money in support of Freedom Ride Rescue's mission to help abandoned, neglected and abused animals in North Carolina.
Race options include 5K and a 1M Fun Run. Both the 5K and 1M courses are relatively flat paved trails and the seasonal beauty of these two parks is spectacular. Thanksgiving themed costumes, decorated wagons, strollers and baby joggers are encouraged. WELL SOCIALIZED DOGS ARE WELCOME ON A 6 OR SHORTER LEASH - RETRACTABLE LEASHES ARE NOT PERMITTED. VIRTUAL 'RACERS' ARE WELCOME TO SUPPORT US FROM A FAR AND WILL RECEIVE A RACE SHIRT!
REGISTER EARLY!
Since it's inception, The Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K has been a very popular and well attended event. The first year was capped at 500 participants and we sold out. THIS YEAR'S RACE WILL BE LIMITED TO 1,000 PARTICIPANTS. REGISTRATION FEES INCREASE AS RACE DAY APPROACHES, SO REGISTER EARLY!
WHAT IS THE FREEDOM RIDE RESCUE TURKEY DAY 5K?
The Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K is the annual Thanksgiving Day race held in Garners White Deer and Lake Benson Parks. Family and friends, both human and canine, gather to enjoy a brisk holiday morning run or walk through the parks to help raise money in support of Freedom Ride Rescue's mission to help abandoned, neglected and abused animals in North Carolina.
Race options include 5K and a 1M Fun Run. Both the 5K and 1M courses are relatively flat paved trails and the seasonal beauty of these two parks is spectacular. Thanksgiving themed costumes, decorated wagons, strollers and baby joggers are encouraged. WELL SOCIALIZED DOGS ARE WELCOME ON A 6 OR SHORTER LEASH - RETRACTABLE LEASHES ARE NOT PERMITTED. VIRTUAL 'RACERS' ARE WELCOME TO SUPPORT US FROM A FAR AND WILL RECEIVE A RACE SHIRT!
REGISTER EARLY!
Since it's inception, The Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K has been a very popular and well attended event. The first year was capped at 500 participants and we sold out. THIS YEAR'S RACE WILL BE LIMITED TO 1,000 PARTICIPANTS. REGISTRATION FEES INCREASE AS RACE DAY APPROACHES, SO REGISTER EARLY!
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$28.95
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1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:40AM EST)
$18.95
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Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
$23.95
Complete the distance anywhere anytime - or just think of us from wherever you are. Virtual participants can upload their times, but they will not be included in awards. Times should be submitted between 11/23/2025-12/4/2025. Price includes shipping of race shirts to the continental United States (or local delivery/pick up).
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