High Country Turkey Trot 5k & 10k
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:50AM EST
- Location Boone, North Carolina
- Price $38.70 - $43.90
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 14th Annual High Country Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in beautiful Boone, Watauga! This exciting event offers three fabulous race options: a timed 10K trail race, a timed 5K trail race, and an untimed 5K fun run/walk, making it perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. The scenic courses will take you through the picturesque Boone Greenway Trail and Kennedy Trails, with the fun run utilizing all paved paths throughout the park.
Join in the Thanksgiving morning festivities and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere featuring a costume contest, prizes for the top three men's and women's finishers, and custom finisher medals for all participants. Plus, don't miss out on the live DJ to keep the energy up! As the largest 5K and 10K in the High Country, the High Country Turkey Trot not only promises a fun-filled day but also encourages participants to give back by bringing non-perishable food items for those in need. Mark your calendars and be part of this community celebration that blends fitness, fun, and philanthropy!
Join in the Thanksgiving morning festivities and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere featuring a costume contest, prizes for the top three men's and women's finishers, and custom finisher medals for all participants. Plus, don't miss out on the live DJ to keep the energy up! As the largest 5K and 10K in the High Country, the High Country Turkey Trot not only promises a fun-filled day but also encourages participants to give back by bringing non-perishable food items for those in need. Mark your calendars and be part of this community celebration that blends fitness, fun, and philanthropy!
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.
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
*
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. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$38.70
OPENS AUG 25 -
10k Timed Trail Race
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:50AM EST)
$38.70
OPENS AUG 25 -
Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:35AM EST)
$38.70
OPENS AUG 25 -
Sleep in - Shirt Only!
Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$43.90
OPENS AUG 25Not 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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