High Country Turkey Trot 5k & 10k

  • Date Thu 28th November 2024
  • Time 8:50AM EST
  • Location Boone, North Carolina
  • Price $43.90 - $49.80
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 14th Annual High Country Turkey Trot, taking place on Thanksgiving morning, November 28, 2024, in beautiful Boone, Watauga! This exciting event is perfect for runners and walkers of all ages, offering three fantastic race options: a timed 5K, a timed 10K trail race, and an untimed 5K fun run/walk. Participants will enjoy a scenic journey through the stunning woods along the Boone Greenway and Kennedy Trails, with the fun run/walk featuring all paved paths for a smooth experience.

The High Country Turkey Trot is not just about racing; itโ€™s a celebration filled with festive spirit! Join in on the costume contest, where creativity is encouraged, and compete for exciting prizes for the top three menโ€™s and womenโ€™s finishers. Every participant will receive a custom finisher medal and a stylish High Country Turkey Trot T-shirt. Plus, a live DJ will keep the energy high as you race to the finish line. Donโ€™t forget to bring non-perishable food items to support those in need. Mark your calendars and be part of the largest 5K and 10K event in the High Country!

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. 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: 8:50

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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 BREAD CO. 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 RESCUE, STATIONED AT THE START/FINISH LINE.

Races

  • 5k Timed Trail Race

    Incl. $4.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 28th November 2024 (9:00AM EST)

    $49.80

    CLOSED
  • 10k Timed Trail Race

    Incl. $4.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 28th November 2024 (8:50AM EST)

    $49.80

    CLOSED
  • Fun Run/Walk

    Incl. $4.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 28th November 2024 (9:35AM EST)

    $49.80

    CLOSED
  • Sleep in - Shirt Only!

    Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 28th November 2024 (9:00AM EST)

    $43.90

    CLOSED
    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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Location

Clawson-Burnley Park, 355 M.L.K. Jr. St, Boone, 28607, NC, United States

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