High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:50AM EST
- Location Boone, North Carolina
- Price $33.50 - $43.90
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic Thanksgiving tradition at the 16th Annual High Country Turkey Trot, taking place on Thursday, November 26th, 2026, in beautiful Boone, Watauga! This exciting event offers participants the choice of a timed 5K or 10K race, as well as an untimed fun run/walk that welcomes everyone, from competitive runners to casual joggers and families.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Boone Greenway Trail, the race features a revamped course with reduced elevation gain and improved terrain, ensuring a smoother experience for all. Enjoy a scenic journey through mixed terrain, including gravel, grass, and paved paths, while taking in the beauty of the woods via the Greenway and Kennedy Trails. With a live DJ, a photo-staging area, costumes, and delicious food and hot drinks, the High Country Turkey Trot promises to be a fun-filled day for the entire family. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn prizes for the top finishers and receive a custom finisher medal and T-shirt! Plus, participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to support those in need. Join the excitement this Thanksgiving morning and be part of North Carolina's largest 5K
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Boone Greenway Trail, the race features a revamped course with reduced elevation gain and improved terrain, ensuring a smoother experience for all. Enjoy a scenic journey through mixed terrain, including gravel, grass, and paved paths, while taking in the beauty of the woods via the Greenway and Kennedy Trails. With a live DJ, a photo-staging area, costumes, and delicious food and hot drinks, the High Country Turkey Trot promises to be a fun-filled day for the entire family. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn prizes for the top finishers and receive a custom finisher medal and T-shirt! Plus, participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to support those in need. Join the excitement this Thanksgiving morning and be part of North Carolina's largest 5K
Organiser's Description
WE ARE BACK ON THE BOONE GREENWAY TRAIL FOR THE 16TH ANNUAL HIGH COUNTRY TURKEY TROT! CHOOSE FROM A 5K OR 10K TIMED RACE OR AN UNTIMED FUN RUN/WALK.
TAKING PLACE ON THANKSGIVING MORNING, THE HIGH COUNTRY TURKEY TROT IS OPEN TO COMPETITIVE RUNNERS, CASUAL JOGGERS, WALKERS, AND FUN RUNNERS. FAR FROM JUST A RACE, THE EVENT IS FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY AND INCLUDES A LIVE DJ, PHOTO-STAGING AREA, COSTUMES, AND A PICNIC SHED FULL OF FOOD AND HOT DRINKS.
NEW FOR 2026: WE'VE UPDATED THE COURSE ROUTE BY REDUCING ELEVATION GAIN AND IMPROVING THE TERRAIN. THAT MEANS LESS HILL CLIMBS AND MORE STABLE FOOTING! THE 5K AND 10K RACES WILL TAKE YOU ON A SCENIC TRIP OVER MIXED TERRAIN (GRAVEL, GRASS, AND PAVED) THROUGH THE WOODS VIA THE GREENWAY AND KENNEDY TRAILS. OFFICIAL COURSE MAP TO BE REVEALED SOON!
THE FUN RUN/WALK WILL UTILIZE ALL PAVED TRAILS THROUGHOUT THE PARK - _MAKING IT ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE, INCLUDING LEASHED DOGS, STROLLERS, WAGONS, WHEELCHAIRS, AND OTHER MOBILITY AIDS. _
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*.
ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO BRING NON-PERISHABLE BOXES OR CANNED FOOD ITEMS!
THE HIGH COUNTRY TURKEY TROT IS LARGEST 5K & 10K IN NORTH CAROLINA'S HIGH COUNTRY. JOIN THE FUN ON THANKSGIVING MORNING 2026!
START TIME
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10K TIMED RACE START TIME: 8:50
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5K TIMED RACE START TIME: 9:00
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FUN RUN/WALK START TIME: 9:10
ROUTE TERRAIN
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INTERACTIVE COURSE MAPS: CLICK HERE [https://www.hellodrifter.com/events/high-country-turkey-trot-2025]
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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 RECEIVE 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.
TAKING PLACE ON THANKSGIVING MORNING, THE HIGH COUNTRY TURKEY TROT IS OPEN TO COMPETITIVE RUNNERS, CASUAL JOGGERS, WALKERS, AND FUN RUNNERS. FAR FROM JUST A RACE, THE EVENT IS FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY AND INCLUDES A LIVE DJ, PHOTO-STAGING AREA, COSTUMES, AND A PICNIC SHED FULL OF FOOD AND HOT DRINKS.
NEW FOR 2026: WE'VE UPDATED THE COURSE ROUTE BY REDUCING ELEVATION GAIN AND IMPROVING THE TERRAIN. THAT MEANS LESS HILL CLIMBS AND MORE STABLE FOOTING! THE 5K AND 10K RACES WILL TAKE YOU ON A SCENIC TRIP OVER MIXED TERRAIN (GRAVEL, GRASS, AND PAVED) THROUGH THE WOODS VIA THE GREENWAY AND KENNEDY TRAILS. OFFICIAL COURSE MAP TO BE REVEALED SOON!
THE FUN RUN/WALK WILL UTILIZE ALL PAVED TRAILS THROUGHOUT THE PARK - _MAKING IT ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE, INCLUDING LEASHED DOGS, STROLLERS, WAGONS, WHEELCHAIRS, AND OTHER MOBILITY AIDS. _
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*.
ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO BRING NON-PERISHABLE BOXES OR CANNED FOOD ITEMS!
THE HIGH COUNTRY TURKEY TROT IS LARGEST 5K & 10K IN NORTH CAROLINA'S HIGH COUNTRY. JOIN THE FUN ON THANKSGIVING MORNING 2026!
START TIME
*
10K TIMED RACE START TIME: 8:50
*
5K TIMED RACE START TIME: 9:00
*
FUN RUN/WALK START TIME: 9:10
ROUTE TERRAIN
*
INTERACTIVE COURSE MAPS: CLICK HERE [https://www.hellodrifter.com/events/high-country-turkey-trot-2025]
*
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 RECEIVE 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 Race
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$33.50
OPENS 30 JUN -
10K Timed Trail Race
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:50AM EST)
$33.50
OPENS 30 JUN -
Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:15AM EST)
$33.50
OPENS 30 JUN -
Sleep in - Shirt Only!
Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$43.90
OPENS 30 JUNNot 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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Clawson-Burnley Park, 355 M.L.K. Jr. St, Boone, 28607, NC, United States
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