High Country Turkey Trot 5k & 10k
Thursday, November 26, 2026
8:50 AM EST
Boone, North Carolina
$43.90–$49.80 · 4 races
5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving with an exhilarating day of fun at the High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K! Taking place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in the scenic Boone, Watauga, this highly anticipated event returns for its 16th year, making it the largest race of its kind in North Carolina's High Country. Whether you're a competitive runner, a casual jogger, or a family walker, this festive race promises an unforgettable experience for all.
Join the excitement on Thanksgiving morning as you trot along the beautiful Boone Greenway, surrounded by fellow enthusiasts and holiday cheer. Beyond the race, the High Country Turkey Trot offers a vibrant atmosphere with a live DJ, a photo-staging area, and a chance to show off your creative costumes. Don’t forget to enjoy the awesome giveaways and indulge in delicious food and hot drinks at the picnic shed. Mark your calendars for this fantastic community event that combines fitness, fun, and family spirit — you won’t want to miss it!
Join the excitement on Thanksgiving morning as you trot along the beautiful Boone Greenway, surrounded by fellow enthusiasts and holiday cheer. Beyond the race, the High Country Turkey Trot offers a vibrant atmosphere with a live DJ, a photo-staging area, and a chance to show off your creative costumes. Don’t forget to enjoy the awesome giveaways and indulge in delicious food and hot drinks at the picnic shed. Mark your calendars for this fantastic community event that combines fitness, fun, and family spirit — you won’t want to miss it!
Races
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Sleep In - Shirt Only!
Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt
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!
Register9:00 AM EST
$43.90
Organiser's description
THE LARGEST 5K & 10K IN NORTH CAROLINA'S HIGH COUNTRY RETURNS TO THE BOONE GREENWAY FOR THE 16TH YEAR!
TAKING PLACE ON THANKSGIVING MORNING, THE HIGH COUNTRY TURKEY TROT IS OPEN TO COMPETITIVE RUNNERS, CASUAL JOGGERS, AND WALKERS. FAR FROM JUST A RACE, THE EVENT IS FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY AND INCLUDES A LIVE DJ, PHOTO-STAGING AREA, COSTUMES, AWESOME GIVEAWAYS, AND A PICNIC SHED FULL OF FOOD AND HOT DRINKS. YOU DEFINITELY DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!
TAKING PLACE ON THANKSGIVING MORNING, THE HIGH COUNTRY TURKEY TROT IS OPEN TO COMPETITIVE RUNNERS, CASUAL JOGGERS, AND WALKERS. FAR FROM JUST A RACE, THE EVENT IS FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY AND INCLUDES A LIVE DJ, PHOTO-STAGING AREA, COSTUMES, AWESOME GIVEAWAYS, AND A PICNIC SHED FULL OF FOOD AND HOT DRINKS. YOU DEFINITELY DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!
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Location
355 M.L.K. Jr. St, Boone, 28607, NC, United States
High Country Turkey Trot 5k & 10k
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