High Country Turkey Trot 5k & 10k
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:50AM EST
- Location Boone, North Carolina
- Price $33.50 - $43.90
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the 15th Annual High Country Turkey Trot in Boone, Watauga, on Thursday, November 27, 2025! This festive event offers a range of race options, including a timed 5K and 10K trail race, as well as an untimed 5K fun run/walk, perfect for all ages and abilities. Set on the beautiful Boone Greenway Trail, participants will enjoy a stunning journey through the woods, with the 5K and 10K races taking on scenic paths that blend grass and wooded trails, while the fun run/walk will be entirely on paved surfaces.
The High Country Turkey Trot is not just about running; it’s a community celebration that encourages participants to give back by bringing non-perishable food donations. With prizes for the top three finishers in each race, custom finisher medals for all runners, and even a live DJ to keep the energy high, this event promises to create unforgettable memories. Don't miss out on being part of the largest 5K & 10K in the High Country this Thanksgiving morning!
The High Country Turkey Trot is not just about running; it’s a community celebration that encourages participants to give back by bringing non-perishable food donations. With prizes for the top three finishers in each race, custom finisher medals for all runners, and even a live DJ to keep the energy high, this event promises to create unforgettable memories. Don't miss out on being part of the largest 5K & 10K in the High Country this Thanksgiving morning!
Organiser's Description
WE ARE BACK ON THE BOONE GREENWAY TRAIL FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL HIGH COUNTRY TURKEY TROT!
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 OFFERS PRIZES FOR TOP 3 MEN'S & WOMEN'S FINISHERS IN THE 5K & 10K TIMED RUNS, FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL RUNNERS IN THE 5K AND 10K TIMED RUNS, AND CUSTOM HIGH COUNTRY TURKEY TROT T-SHIRTS FOR ALL ENTRANTS*. 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 2025!
*Cutoff date to be guaranteed a t-shirt is 10/31/25
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.
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 OFFERS PRIZES FOR TOP 3 MEN'S & WOMEN'S FINISHERS IN THE 5K & 10K TIMED RUNS, FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL RUNNERS IN THE 5K AND 10K TIMED RUNS, AND CUSTOM HIGH COUNTRY TURKEY TROT T-SHIRTS FOR ALL ENTRANTS*. 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 2025!
*Cutoff date to be guaranteed a t-shirt is 10/31/25
START TIME
*
10K TIMED TRAIL RACE START TIME: 8:50
*
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 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
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5k Timed Trail Race
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$33.50
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10k Timed Trail Race
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:50AM EST)
$33.50
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Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:35AM EST)
$33.50
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Sleep in - Shirt Only!
Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$43.90
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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