Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Garner, North Carolina
- Price $23.95 - $45.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Garner, Wake! This annual Thanksgiving Day tradition invites families and friends, including well-behaved canine companions, to enjoy a brisk morning run or walk through the beautiful White Deer and Lake Benson Parks. Participants can choose between a 5K or a 1M Fun Run, both featuring relatively flat paved trails that showcase the stunning seasonal beauty of the parks.
Dress up in Thanksgiving-themed costumes, and don't forget to decorate your wagons and strollers! With space limited to just 1,000 participants, this popular event supports the mission of Freedom Ride Rescue to help abandoned, neglected, and abused animals in North Carolina. Virtual racers are also welcome to register and support the cause from afar. Be sure to secure your spot early, as registration fees increase as race day approaches. Don’t miss out on this joyous celebration of community and compassion!
Dress up in Thanksgiving-themed costumes, and don't forget to decorate your wagons and strollers! With space limited to just 1,000 participants, this popular event supports the mission of Freedom Ride Rescue to help abandoned, neglected, and abused animals in North Carolina. Virtual racers are also welcome to register and support the cause from afar. Be sure to secure your spot early, as registration fees increase as race day approaches. Don’t miss out on this joyous celebration of community and compassion!
Organiser's Description
FOR RACE INFO _(PARKING, PACKET PICK UP, AWARDS, THE DAY'S AGENDA), _CLICK ON "RACE INFO" ON THE MENU!!
LOOK AT THE AMAZING 2023 PHOTOS HERE [https://myepevents.zenfolio.com/f144329180]
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 WHLLE SUPPLIES LAST!
Since its 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!
LOOK AT THE AMAZING 2023 PHOTOS HERE [https://myepevents.zenfolio.com/f144329180]
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 WHLLE SUPPLIES LAST!
Since its 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. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$45.50
CLOSED -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:40AM EST)
$28.95
CLOSED -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
$23.95
CLOSEDComplete 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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