High Country Turkey Trot 5k & 10k
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Location Boone, North Carolina
- Price $40.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Join us for the 14th Annual High Country Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, November 28th, 2024, in Boone, Watauga! Organised by the High Country Turkey Trot, this year's event offers three race options for participants to choose from - a 5K or 10K timed trail race or an untimed 5K fun run/walk. The scenic trail races will take you through the woods via the Greenway and Kennedy trails, while the fun run/walk will utilize all paved trails throughout the park. In addition to the races, there will be a costume contest, prizes for top finishers, custom t-shirts, and a live DJ on site. Participants are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items. The event is the largest 5K & 10K in the High Country, so don't miss out on the fun! Start times are 8:30 for the 10K, 9:00 for the 5K, and the fun run/walk will start once all timed runners have cleared the start line. Awards will be given to all finishers, with top finishers in each age group receiving custom swag. First aid will be provided by W
Organiser's Description
WE ARE BACK ON THE BOONE GREENWAY TRAIL FOR THE 14TH ANNUAL HIGH COUNTRY TURKEY TROT!
NEW FOR 2024, WE'RE OFFERING THREE RACE OPTIONS! CHOOSE FROM A 5K OR 10K TIMED TRAIL RACE OR AN UNTIMED 5K FUN RUN/WALK ON. THE 5K AND 10K TRAIL RACES WILL TAKE YOU ON A SCENIC TRIP THROUGH THE WOODS VIA THE GREENWAY AND KENNEDY TRAILS. THE FUN RUN/WALK 5K WILL UTILIZE ALL PAVED TRAILS THROUGHOUT THE PARK.
THE HIGH COUNTRY TURKEY TROT INCORPORATES A COSTUME CONTEST, PRIZES FOR TOP 3 MEN'S & WOMEN'S RACERS, FINISHER MEDALS, AND CUSTOM HIGH COUNTRY TURKEY TROT T-SHIRTS. WELL ALSO HAVE A LIVE DJ ON SITE!
ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO BRING NON-PERISHABLE BOXES OR CANNED FOOD ITEMS!
THE HIGH COUNTRY TURKEY TROT IS LARGEST 5K & 10K IN THE HIGH COUNTRY. JOIN THE FUN ON THANKSGIVING MORNING 2024!
START TIME
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10K TIMED TRAIL RACE START TIME: 8:30
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5K TIMED TRAIL RACE START TIME: 9:00
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FUN RUN/WALK WILL BEGIN ONCE ALL TIMED RUNNERS HAVE CLEARED THE START LINE.
ROUTE TERRAIN
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INTERACTIVE COURSE MAPS: CLICK HERE [https://www.hellodrifter.com/events/high-country-turkey-trot-2024]
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5K & 10K RACE: GREENWAY TRAIL + PATH PARTIALLY PAVED, MOSTLY GRASS AND WOODED TRAIL/DIRT.
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FUN RUN / WALK: GREENWAY TRAIL - 100% PAVED
AWARDS
ALL FINISHERS WILL RECEIVED A CUSTOM HIGH COUNTRY TURKEY TROT FINISHER MEDAL!
OVERALL WINNERS: TOP 3 OVERALL MEN AND WOMEN WILL RECEIVE CUSTOM HCTT SWAG AND A STICK BOY PUMPKIN PIE!
AGE GROUPS: TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP WILL RECEIVED CUSTOM HCTT SWAG! AGE GROUPS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 9 & UNDER, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
FIRST AID PROVIDED BY: WATAUGA MEDICS, STATIONED AT THE START/FINISH LINE.
NEW FOR 2024, WE'RE OFFERING THREE RACE OPTIONS! CHOOSE FROM A 5K OR 10K TIMED TRAIL RACE OR AN UNTIMED 5K FUN RUN/WALK ON. THE 5K AND 10K TRAIL RACES WILL TAKE YOU ON A SCENIC TRIP THROUGH THE WOODS VIA THE GREENWAY AND KENNEDY TRAILS. THE FUN RUN/WALK 5K WILL UTILIZE ALL PAVED TRAILS THROUGHOUT THE PARK.
THE HIGH COUNTRY TURKEY TROT INCORPORATES A COSTUME CONTEST, PRIZES FOR TOP 3 MEN'S & WOMEN'S RACERS, FINISHER MEDALS, AND CUSTOM HIGH COUNTRY TURKEY TROT T-SHIRTS. WELL ALSO HAVE A LIVE DJ ON SITE!
ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO BRING NON-PERISHABLE BOXES OR CANNED FOOD ITEMS!
THE HIGH COUNTRY TURKEY TROT IS LARGEST 5K & 10K IN THE HIGH COUNTRY. JOIN THE FUN ON THANKSGIVING MORNING 2024!
START TIME
*
10K TIMED TRAIL RACE START TIME: 8:30
*
5K TIMED TRAIL RACE START TIME: 9:00
*
FUN RUN/WALK WILL BEGIN ONCE ALL TIMED RUNNERS HAVE CLEARED THE START LINE.
ROUTE TERRAIN
*
INTERACTIVE COURSE MAPS: CLICK HERE [https://www.hellodrifter.com/events/high-country-turkey-trot-2024]
*
5K & 10K RACE: GREENWAY TRAIL + PATH PARTIALLY PAVED, MOSTLY GRASS AND WOODED TRAIL/DIRT.
*
FUN RUN / WALK: GREENWAY TRAIL - 100% PAVED
AWARDS
ALL FINISHERS WILL RECEIVED A CUSTOM HIGH COUNTRY TURKEY TROT FINISHER MEDAL!
OVERALL WINNERS: TOP 3 OVERALL MEN AND WOMEN WILL RECEIVE CUSTOM HCTT SWAG AND A STICK BOY PUMPKIN PIE!
AGE GROUPS: TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP WILL RECEIVED CUSTOM HCTT SWAG! AGE GROUPS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 9 & UNDER, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
FIRST AID PROVIDED BY: WATAUGA MEDICS, STATIONED AT THE START/FINISH LINE.
Races
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5k Timed Trail Race
Includes T-Shirt
Thu 28th November 2024
$40.00
CLOSED -
10k Timed Trail Race
Includes T-Shirt
Thu 28th November 2024
$40.00
CLOSED -
Fun Run/Walk
Includes T-Shirt
Thu 28th November 2024
$40.00
CLOSED -
Sleep in - Shirt Only!
Includes T-Shirt
Thu 28th November 2024
$40.00
Not a morning person? Stuck at home cooking the Turkey? Love to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? You can still support The Hospitality House and receive a commemorative long-sleeve T-Shirt!
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