Leesville Community Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Raleigh, North Carolina
- Price $21.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Leesville Community Turkey Trot, taking place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in beautiful Raleigh, Wake! This exciting event features a USATF-certified 5K race that winds through local neighborhood roads, making it a perfect outing for runners, families, and community members alike. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll with friends and family, you'll love the fun "Roost Stops" along the course that add a festive twist to your run.
The Turkey Trot is not just a race; it's a major fundraiser for the Murphy Scholarship at Leesville Road High School, established in honor of the school's first principal. Join fellow participants in this inspiring event that promises camaraderie and community spirit. The course is wheelchair, dog, and stroller friendly, ensuring that everyone can take part! Pre-registration is encouraged for those wanting to be timed, so mark your calendars and prepare for a fantastic day of fitness and fun in support of a great cause!
The Turkey Trot is not just a race; it's a major fundraiser for the Murphy Scholarship at Leesville Road High School, established in honor of the school's first principal. Join fellow participants in this inspiring event that promises camaraderie and community spirit. The course is wheelchair, dog, and stroller friendly, ensuring that everyone can take part! Pre-registration is encouraged for those wanting to be timed, so mark your calendars and prepare for a fantastic day of fitness and fun in support of a great cause!
Organiser's Description
The Murphy Scholarship is Leesville Road High School's first endowed scholarship. Founded in 2011 in memory of Leesville's first principal, Richard J. Murphy, it seeks to inspire incoming students by recognizing the best of our graduating senior class.
The major fundraiser for the scholarship is the Leesville Community Turkey Trot presented by Murray Moyer. Our USATF-certified 5K race takes place on local neighborhood roads and serves as both a great volunteer opportunity and an informal reunion for Leesville alumni and families.
Whether you are running to win your age group & prizes or stroll & enjoy our fun "Roost Stops" along the way, we hope you can join us!
COURSE AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION
This course is wheelchair, dog and stroller friendly. Please note there will be course monitors and a police presence but THE ROADS ARE NOT CLOSED AND PARTICIPANTS SHOULD YIELD TO MOTORIZED AND NONMOTORIZED VEHICLES.
The course map is available on the Course Map [https://runsignup.com/Race/LeesvilleCommunityTurkeyTrot/Page/course-Info-1] page.
Pre-registration is required by 11/24 for those who wish to be timed. Race day registration may be available if the race is not sold out; however, SAME DAY RACE REGISTRANTS WILL NOT RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL TIME.
If you do not wear your race number pinned securely on your front midsection, the finish line officials will assume you do not want your time recorded or reported. If you do wear your number as directed, it is assumed that you consent for your official results to be posted publicly.
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Calling all pie bakers, course monitors, and turkey inflators! Our volunteer sign up is now open HERE [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D44A4AB23A7FCC25-67045167-2026].
SPONSORSHIPS
Be a part of our community event! For sponsorship inquires, please complete our Corporate Sponsorship Interest Form. [https://forms.gle/aGcPGr45bR8JwQRd6]
The major fundraiser for the scholarship is the Leesville Community Turkey Trot presented by Murray Moyer. Our USATF-certified 5K race takes place on local neighborhood roads and serves as both a great volunteer opportunity and an informal reunion for Leesville alumni and families.
Whether you are running to win your age group & prizes or stroll & enjoy our fun "Roost Stops" along the way, we hope you can join us!
COURSE AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION
This course is wheelchair, dog and stroller friendly. Please note there will be course monitors and a police presence but THE ROADS ARE NOT CLOSED AND PARTICIPANTS SHOULD YIELD TO MOTORIZED AND NONMOTORIZED VEHICLES.
The course map is available on the Course Map [https://runsignup.com/Race/LeesvilleCommunityTurkeyTrot/Page/course-Info-1] page.
Pre-registration is required by 11/24 for those who wish to be timed. Race day registration may be available if the race is not sold out; however, SAME DAY RACE REGISTRANTS WILL NOT RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL TIME.
If you do not wear your race number pinned securely on your front midsection, the finish line officials will assume you do not want your time recorded or reported. If you do wear your number as directed, it is assumed that you consent for your official results to be posted publicly.
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Calling all pie bakers, course monitors, and turkey inflators! Our volunteer sign up is now open HERE [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D44A4AB23A7FCC25-67045167-2026].
SPONSORSHIPS
Be a part of our community event! For sponsorship inquires, please complete our Corporate Sponsorship Interest Form. [https://forms.gle/aGcPGr45bR8JwQRd6]
Races
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Leesville Turkey Trot 5K, Presented by Murray Moyer
Incl. $1.10 Fee & Race T-Shirt (Optional)
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$21.10
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