Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Garner, North Carolina
- Price $28.95 - $33.95
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Garner, Wake! This beloved annual Thanksgiving Day event takes place at the scenic White Deer and Lake Benson Parks, where families and friends—both human and canine—come together for a morning filled with joy and community spirit. Choose between a spirited 5K run or a fun 1-mile walk, both on flat, paved trails that showcase the stunning seasonal beauty of the parks.
Participants are encouraged to don Thanksgiving-themed costumes and bring along decorated wagons, strollers, and baby joggers to make the event even more festive. Well-socialized dogs on leashes are welcome to join the fun, creating a lively atmosphere for everyone involved. With a limit of 1,000 participants this year, be sure to register early to secure your spot and support Freedom Ride Rescue's mission to help abandoned, neglected, and abused animals in North Carolina. Even if you can't make it in person, virtual racers can participate from afar and still receive a race shirt! Don’t miss out on this heartwarming event that combines fitness, fun, and philanthropy!
Participants are encouraged to don Thanksgiving-themed costumes and bring along decorated wagons, strollers, and baby joggers to make the event even more festive. Well-socialized dogs on leashes are welcome to join the fun, creating a lively atmosphere for everyone involved. With a limit of 1,000 participants this year, be sure to register early to secure your spot and support Freedom Ride Rescue's mission to help abandoned, neglected, and abused animals in North Carolina. Even if you can't make it in person, virtual racers can participate from afar and still receive a race shirt! Don’t miss out on this heartwarming event that combines fitness, fun, and philanthropy!
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!
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!
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)
$33.95
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1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:40AM EST)
$28.95
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Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
$28.95
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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